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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.66, 1,639.01 and 768.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.66, 1,639.01 and 768.45 is: 1,059.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.66 : 1,639.01 = 768.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.66/1,639.01 = 768.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.66x = 1,639.01 × 768.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.66x = 1,259,493.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,493.39/1,188.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.59

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