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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.99, 1,639.39 and 656.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.99, 1,639.39 and 656.87 is: 906.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.99 : 1,639.39 = 656.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.99/1,639.39 = 656.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.99x = 1,639.39 × 656.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.99x = 1,076,866.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,866.11/1,187.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.46

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