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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.40, 1,639.02 and 715.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.40, 1,639.02 and 715.56 is: 987.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.40 : 1,639.02 = 715.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.40/1,639.02 = 715.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.40x = 1,639.02 × 715.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.40x = 1,172,817.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,817.15/1,187.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.72

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