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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.11, 1,637.12 and 1,010.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.11, 1,637.12 and 1,010.45 is: 1,392.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.11 : 1,637.12 = 1,010.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.11/1,637.12 = 1,010.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.11x = 1,637.12 × 1,010.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.11x = 1,654,214.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,654,214.67/1,188.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.31

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