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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.32, 1,790.43 and 1,070.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.32, 1,790.43 and 1,070.25 is: 1,611.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.32 : 1,790.43 = 1,070.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.32/1,790.43 = 1,070.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.32x = 1,790.43 × 1,070.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.32x = 1,916,207.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,916,207.71/1,189.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,611.18

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