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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.46, 1,638.57 and 690

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.46, 1,638.57 and 690 is: 952.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.46 : 1,638.57 = 690 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.46/1,638.57 = 690/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.46x = 1,638.57 × 690
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.46x = 1,130,613.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,613.30/1,187.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.13

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