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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.28, 1,775.18 and 1,105.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.28, 1,775.18 and 1,105.72 is: 1,650.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.28 : 1,775.18 = 1,105.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.28/1,775.18 = 1,105.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.28x = 1,775.18 × 1,105.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.28x = 1,962,850.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962,850.36/1,189.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.45

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