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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.40, 1,783.86 and 959.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.40, 1,783.86 and 959.63 is: 1,439.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.40 : 1,783.86 = 959.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.40/1,783.86 = 959.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.40x = 1,783.86 × 959.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.40x = 1,711,833.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711,833.05/1,189.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.25

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