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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.51, 1,638.68 and 656.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.51, 1,638.68 and 656.39 is: 905.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.51 : 1,638.68 = 656.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.51/1,638.68 = 656.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.51x = 1,638.68 × 656.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.51x = 1,075,601.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,601.69/1,187.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.77

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