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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.47, 1,637.92 and 789.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.47, 1,637.92 and 789.44 is: 1,087.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.47 : 1,637.92 = 789.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.47/1,637.92 = 789.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.47x = 1,637.92 × 789.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.47x = 1,293,032.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293,032.36/1,188.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.98

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