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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.76, 1,788.24 and 1,029

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.76, 1,788.24 and 1,029 is: 1,549.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.76 : 1,788.24 = 1,029 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.76/1,788.24 = 1,029/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.76x = 1,788.24 × 1,029
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.76x = 1,840,098.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,840,098.96/1,187.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.22

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