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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.50, 1,639.73 and 769.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.50, 1,639.73 and 769.38 is: 1,061.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.50 : 1,639.73 = 769.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.50/1,639.73 = 769.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.50x = 1,639.73 × 769.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.50x = 1,261,567.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,567.52/1,188.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.48

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