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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.04, 1,781.40 and 932

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.04, 1,781.40 and 932 is: 1,396.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.04 : 1,781.40 = 932 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.04/1,781.40 = 932/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.04x = 1,781.40 × 932
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.04x = 1,660,264.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660,264.80/1,189.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.31

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