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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.42, 1,638.68 and 663.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.42, 1,638.68 and 663.42 is: 915.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.42 : 1,638.68 = 663.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.42/1,638.68 = 663.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.42x = 1,638.68 × 663.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.42x = 1,087,133.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,133.09/1,187.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.54

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