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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.16, 1,640.32 and 815.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.16, 1,640.32 and 815.36 is: 1,125.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.16 : 1,640.32 = 815.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.16/1,640.32 = 815.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.16x = 1,640.32 × 815.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.16x = 1,337,451.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,451.32/1,188.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.65

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