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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.98, 1,638.30 and 815.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.98, 1,638.30 and 815.38 is: 1,124.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.98 : 1,638.30 = 815.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.98/1,638.30 = 815.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.98x = 1,638.30 × 815.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.98x = 1,335,837.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,837.05/1,187.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.46

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