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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.36, 1,638.90 and 856.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.36, 1,638.90 and 856.26 is: 1,180.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.36 : 1,638.90 = 856.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.36/1,638.90 = 856.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.36x = 1,638.90 × 856.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.36x = 1,403,324.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403,324.51/1,188.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.89

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