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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.60, 1,639.18 and 1,011.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.60, 1,639.18 and 1,011.94 is: 1,394.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.60 : 1,639.18 = 1,011.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.60/1,639.18 = 1,011.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.60x = 1,639.18 × 1,011.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.60x = 1,658,751.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,751.81/1,189.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.38

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