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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.79, 1,639.16 and 690.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.79, 1,639.16 and 690.72 is: 953.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.79 : 1,639.16 = 690.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.79/1,639.16 = 690.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.79x = 1,639.16 × 690.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.79x = 1,132,197.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,197.14/1,187.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.20

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