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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.59, 1,782.15 and 640.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.59, 1,782.15 and 640.16 is: 960.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.59 : 1,782.15 = 640.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.59/1,782.15 = 640.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.59x = 1,782.15 × 640.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.59x = 1,140,854.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,854.63/1,187.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.65

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