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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.54, 1,773.56 and 1,065.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.54, 1,773.56 and 1,065.96 is: 1,590.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.54 : 1,773.56 = 1,065.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.54/1,773.56 = 1,065.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.54x = 1,773.56 × 1,065.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.54x = 1,890,546.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,890,546.68/1,188.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.65

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