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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.92, 1,641.58 and 858.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.92, 1,641.58 and 858.08 is: 1,184.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.92 : 1,641.58 = 858.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.92/1,641.58 = 858.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.92x = 1,641.58 × 858.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.92x = 1,408,606.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408,606.97/1,188.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.78

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