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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.08, 1,777.82 and 1,034.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.08, 1,777.82 and 1,034.58 is: 1,548.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.08 : 1,777.82 = 1,034.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.08/1,777.82 = 1,034.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.08x = 1,777.82 × 1,034.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.08x = 1,839,297.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,839,297.02/1,188.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.13

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