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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.41, 1,640.16 and 770.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.41, 1,640.16 and 770.00 is: 1,062.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.41 : 1,640.16 = 770.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.41/1,640.16 = 770.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.41x = 1,640.16 × 770.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.41x = 1,262,915.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,915.00/1,188.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.70

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