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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.88, 1,639.38 and 663.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.88, 1,639.38 and 663.96 is: 916.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.88 : 1,639.38 = 663.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.88/1,639.38 = 663.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.88x = 1,639.38 × 663.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.88x = 1,088,482.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,482.74/1,187.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.32

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