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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.03, 1,640.59 and 746.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.03, 1,640.59 and 746.77 is: 1,030.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.03 : 1,640.59 = 746.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.03/1,640.59 = 746.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.03x = 1,640.59 × 746.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.03x = 1,225,135.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,135.19/1,189.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.37

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