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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.55, 1,638.59 and 663.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.55, 1,638.59 and 663.48 is: 915.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.55 : 1,638.59 = 663.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.55/1,638.59 = 663.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.55x = 1,638.59 × 663.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.55x = 1,087,168.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,168.38/1,187.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.47

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