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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.04, 1,640.54 and 816.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.04, 1,640.54 and 816.11 is: 1,126.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.04 : 1,640.54 = 816.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.04/1,640.54 = 816.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.04x = 1,640.54 × 816.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.04x = 1,338,861.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,861.10/1,189.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.00

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