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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.49, 1,640.10 and 684.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.49, 1,640.10 and 684.44 is: 944.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.49 : 1,640.10 = 684.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.49/1,640.10 = 684.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.49x = 1,640.10 × 684.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.49x = 1,122,553.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,553.81/1,188.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.52

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