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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.56, 1,638.87 and 663.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.56, 1,638.87 and 663.63 is: 915.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.56 : 1,638.87 = 663.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.56/1,638.87 = 663.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.56x = 1,638.87 × 663.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.56x = 1,087,603.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,603.30/1,187.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.83

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