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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.07, 1,639.52 and 656.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.07, 1,639.52 and 656.99 is: 906.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.07 : 1,639.52 = 656.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.07/1,639.52 = 656.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.07x = 1,639.52 × 656.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.07x = 1,077,145.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,145.79/1,188.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.63

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