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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.52, 1,642.60 and 748.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.52, 1,642.60 and 748.16 is: 1,033.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.52 : 1,642.60 = 748.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.52/1,642.60 = 748.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.52x = 1,642.60 × 748.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.52x = 1,228,927.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,927.62/1,189.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.13

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