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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.46, 1,638.72 and 663.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.46, 1,638.72 and 663.52 is: 915.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.46 : 1,638.72 = 663.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.46/1,638.72 = 663.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.46x = 1,638.72 × 663.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.46x = 1,087,323.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,323.49/1,187.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.67

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