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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.87, 1,638.98 and 690.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.87, 1,638.98 and 690.21 is: 952.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.87 : 1,638.98 = 690.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.87/1,638.98 = 690.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.87x = 1,638.98 × 690.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.87x = 1,131,240.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,240.39/1,187.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.33

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