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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.17, 1,639.64 and 657.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.17, 1,639.64 and 657.09 is: 906.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.17 : 1,639.64 = 657.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.17/1,639.64 = 657.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.17x = 1,639.64 × 657.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.17x = 1,077,391.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,391.05/1,188.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.77

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