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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.52, 1,639.14 and 690.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.52, 1,639.14 and 690.42 is: 952.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.52 : 1,639.14 = 690.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.52/1,639.14 = 690.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.52x = 1,639.14 × 690.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.52x = 1,131,695.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,695.04/1,187.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.99

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