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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.88, 1,638.81 and 939.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.88, 1,638.81 and 939.47 is: 1,297.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.88 : 1,638.81 = 939.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.88/1,638.81 = 939.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.88x = 1,638.81 × 939.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.88x = 1,539,604.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,604.64/1,186.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.19

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