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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.20, 1,640.18 and 1,063.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.20, 1,640.18 and 1,063.64 is: 1,468.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.20 : 1,640.18 = 1,063.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.20/1,640.18 = 1,063.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.20x = 1,640.18 × 1,063.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.20x = 1,744,559.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744,559.84/1,188.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.23

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