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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.39, 1,780.53 and 639.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.39, 1,780.53 and 639.83 is: 959.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.39 : 1,780.53 = 639.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.39/1,780.53 = 639.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.39x = 1,780.53 × 639.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.39x = 1,139,236.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,236.51/1,187.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.45

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