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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.26, 1,638.08 and 833.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.26, 1,638.08 and 833.07 is: 1,148.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.26 : 1,638.08 = 833.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.26/1,638.08 = 833.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.26x = 1,638.08 × 833.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.26x = 1,364,631.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,631.14/1,188.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.43

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