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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.85, 1,639.67 and 715.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.85, 1,639.67 and 715.77 is: 988.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.85 : 1,639.67 = 715.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.85/1,639.67 = 715.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.85x = 1,639.67 × 715.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.85x = 1,173,618.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,618.40/1,187.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.02

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