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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.08, 1,639.36 and 683.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.08, 1,639.36 and 683.92 is: 943.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.08 : 1,639.36 = 683.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.08/1,639.36 = 683.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.08x = 1,639.36 × 683.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.08x = 1,121,191.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,191.09/1,188.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.70

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