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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.73, 1,636.83 and 1,054.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.73, 1,636.83 and 1,054.01 is: 1,451.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.73 : 1,636.83 = 1,054.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.73/1,636.83 = 1,054.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.73x = 1,636.83 × 1,054.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.73x = 1,725,242.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,242.24/1,188.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.34

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