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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.88, 1,612.50 and 1,004.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.88, 1,612.50 and 1,004.28 is: 1,384.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.88 : 1,612.50 = 1,004.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.88/1,612.50 = 1,004.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.88x = 1,612.50 × 1,004.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.88x = 1,619,401.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,619,401.50/1,169.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.25

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