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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188, 1,638.78 and 745.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188, 1,638.78 and 745.74 is: 1,028.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188 : 1,638.78 = 745.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188/1,638.78 = 745.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188x = 1,638.78 × 745.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188x = 1,222,103.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,103.80/1,188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.71

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