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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.86, 1,783.03 and 864.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.86, 1,783.03 and 864.38 is: 1,296.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.86 : 1,783.03 = 864.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.86/1,783.03 = 864.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.86x = 1,783.03 × 864.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.86x = 1,541,215.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,215.47/1,188.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.38

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