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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.26, 1,638.90 and 746

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.26, 1,638.90 and 746 is: 1,028.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.26 : 1,638.90 = 746 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.26/1,638.90 = 746/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.26x = 1,638.90 × 746
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.26x = 1,222,619.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,619.40/1,188.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.92

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