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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.42, 1,633.28 and 1,026.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.42, 1,633.28 and 1,026.92 is: 1,416.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.42 : 1,633.28 = 1,026.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.42/1,633.28 = 1,026.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.42x = 1,633.28 × 1,026.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.42x = 1,677,247.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677,247.90/1,184.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.09

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