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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.48, 1,775.04 and 1,122.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.48, 1,775.04 and 1,122.24 is: 1,676.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.48 : 1,775.04 = 1,122.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.48/1,775.04 = 1,122.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.48x = 1,775.04 × 1,122.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.48x = 1,992,020.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,992,020.89/1,188.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.11

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