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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.44, 1,638.64 and 663.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.44, 1,638.64 and 663.52 is: 915.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.44 : 1,638.64 = 663.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.44/1,638.64 = 663.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.44x = 1,638.64 × 663.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.44x = 1,087,270.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,270.41/1,187.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.64

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