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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.56, 1,638.86 and 656.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.56, 1,638.86 and 656.45 is: 905.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.56 : 1,638.86 = 656.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.56/1,638.86 = 656.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.56x = 1,638.86 × 656.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.56x = 1,075,829.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,829.65/1,187.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.92

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