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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.49, 1,786.95 and 1,025.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.49, 1,786.95 and 1,025.46 is: 1,540.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.49 : 1,786.95 = 1,025.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.49/1,786.95 = 1,025.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.49x = 1,786.95 × 1,025.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.49x = 1,832,445.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,445.75/1,189.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.54

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