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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.42, 1,639 and 739.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.42, 1,639 and 739.52 is: 1,020.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.42 : 1,639 = 739.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.42/1,639 = 739.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.42x = 1,639 × 739.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.42x = 1,212,073.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,073.28/1,187.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.76

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