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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.58, 1,784.37 and 675.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.58, 1,784.37 and 675.50 is: 1,013.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.58 : 1,784.37 = 675.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.58/1,784.37 = 675.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.58x = 1,784.37 × 675.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.58x = 1,205,341.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,341.94/1,189.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.25

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