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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.84, 1,639.16 and 715.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.84, 1,639.16 and 715.62 is: 987.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.84 : 1,639.16 = 715.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.84/1,639.16 = 715.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.84x = 1,639.16 × 715.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.84x = 1,173,015.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,015.68/1,187.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.52

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