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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.19, 1,779.45 and 1,013.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.19, 1,779.45 and 1,013.91 is: 1,518.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.19 : 1,779.45 = 1,013.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.19/1,779.45 = 1,013.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.19x = 1,779.45 × 1,013.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.19x = 1,804,202.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,804,202.15/1,188.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.45

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