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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.24, 1,639.86 and 839.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.24, 1,639.86 and 839.48 is: 1,159.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.24 : 1,639.86 = 839.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.24/1,639.86 = 839.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.24x = 1,639.86 × 839.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.24x = 1,376,629.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,629.67/1,187.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.52

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