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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.78, 1,639.04 and 663.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.78, 1,639.04 and 663.71 is: 915.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.78 : 1,639.04 = 663.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.78/1,639.04 = 663.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.78x = 1,639.04 × 663.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.78x = 1,087,835.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,835.72/1,187.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.86

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