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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.85, 1,639.31 and 663.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.85, 1,639.31 and 663.84 is: 916.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.85 : 1,639.31 = 663.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.85/1,639.31 = 663.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.85x = 1,639.31 × 663.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.85x = 1,088,245.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,245.31/1,187.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.15

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