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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.52, 1,784.64 and 612.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.52, 1,784.64 and 612.80 is: 919.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.52 : 1,784.64 = 612.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.52/1,784.64 = 612.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.52x = 1,784.64 × 612.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.52x = 1,093,627.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,627.39/1,189.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.39

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