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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.61, 1,639.06 and 715.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.61, 1,639.06 and 715.75 is: 987.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.61 : 1,639.06 = 715.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.61/1,639.06 = 715.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.61x = 1,639.06 × 715.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.61x = 1,173,153.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,153.62/1,187.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.83

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