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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.65, 1,786.53 and 1,007.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.65, 1,786.53 and 1,007.18 is: 1,512.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.65 : 1,786.53 = 1,007.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.65/1,786.53 = 1,007.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.65x = 1,786.53 × 1,007.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.65x = 1,799,348.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,348.35/1,189.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.50

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