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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.09, 1,640.14 and 746.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.09, 1,640.14 and 746.83 is: 1,030.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.09 : 1,640.14 = 746.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.09/1,640.14 = 746.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.09x = 1,640.14 × 746.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.09x = 1,224,905.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,905.76/1,189.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.12

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