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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.88, 1,639.38 and 690.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.88, 1,639.38 and 690.62 is: 953.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.88 : 1,639.38 = 690.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.88/1,639.38 = 690.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.88x = 1,639.38 × 690.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.88x = 1,132,188.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,188.62/1,187.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.12

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