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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.85, 1,639.25 and 663.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.85, 1,639.25 and 663.88 is: 916.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.85 : 1,639.25 = 663.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.85/1,639.25 = 663.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.85x = 1,639.25 × 663.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.85x = 1,088,253.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,253.77/1,187.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.15

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