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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.64, 1,639.90 and 1,063.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.64, 1,639.90 and 1,063.08 is: 1,467.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.64 : 1,639.90 = 1,063.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.64/1,639.90 = 1,063.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.64x = 1,639.90 × 1,063.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.64x = 1,743,344.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,743,344.89/1,187.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.91

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