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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.59, 1,638.83 and 663.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.59, 1,638.83 and 663.61 is: 915.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.59 : 1,638.83 = 663.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.59/1,638.83 = 663.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.59x = 1,638.83 × 663.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.59x = 1,087,532.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,532.46/1,187.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.75

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