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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.79, 1,639.20 and 663.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.79, 1,639.20 and 663.72 is: 915.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.79 : 1,639.20 = 663.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.79/1,639.20 = 663.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.79x = 1,639.20 × 663.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.79x = 1,087,969.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,969.82/1,187.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.96

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