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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.09, 1,638.82 and 855.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.09, 1,638.82 and 855.99 is: 1,180.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.09 : 1,638.82 = 855.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.09/1,638.82 = 855.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.09x = 1,638.82 × 855.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.09x = 1,402,813.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,813.53/1,188.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.73

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