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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.46, 1,640.62 and 873.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.46, 1,640.62 and 873.72 is: 1,206.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.46 : 1,640.62 = 873.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.46/1,640.62 = 873.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.46x = 1,640.62 × 873.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.46x = 1,433,442.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,442.51/1,188.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.13

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