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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.49, 1,784.24 and 781.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.49, 1,784.24 and 781.22 is: 1,171.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.49 : 1,784.24 = 781.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.49/1,784.24 = 781.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.49x = 1,784.24 × 781.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.49x = 1,393,871.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,871.15/1,189.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.83

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