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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.10, 1,638.60 and 926.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.10, 1,638.60 and 926.66 is: 1,276.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.10 : 1,638.60 = 926.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.10/1,638.60 = 926.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.10x = 1,638.60 × 926.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.10x = 1,518,425.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,425.08/1,189.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.95

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