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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189, 1,648.42 and 1,123.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189, 1,648.42 and 1,123.39 is: 1,557.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189 : 1,648.42 = 1,123.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189/1,648.42 = 1,123.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189x = 1,648.42 × 1,123.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189x = 1,851,818.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,851,818.54/1,189
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,557.46

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