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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.40, 1,639.49 and 952.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.40, 1,639.49 and 952.58 is: 1,313.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.40 : 1,639.49 = 952.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.40/1,639.49 = 952.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.40x = 1,639.49 × 952.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.40x = 1,561,740.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,740.62/1,189.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.05

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