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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.25, 1,639.78 and 657.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.25, 1,639.78 and 657.17 is: 906.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.25 : 1,639.78 = 657.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.25/1,639.78 = 657.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.25x = 1,639.78 × 657.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.25x = 1,077,614.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,614.22/1,188.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.89

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