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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.36, 1,783.09 and 1,129.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.36, 1,783.09 and 1,129.95 is: 1,696.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.36 : 1,783.09 = 1,129.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.36/1,783.09 = 1,129.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.36x = 1,783.09 × 1,129.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.36x = 2,014,800.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,014,800.78/1,187.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.88

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