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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.06, 1,779.24 and 1,013.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.06, 1,779.24 and 1,013.74 is: 1,518.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.06 : 1,779.24 = 1,013.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.06/1,779.24 = 1,013.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.06x = 1,779.24 × 1,013.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.06x = 1,803,686.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803,686.76/1,188.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.18

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