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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.68, 1,782.15 and 1,088.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.68, 1,782.15 and 1,088.16 is: 1,630.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.68 : 1,782.15 = 1,088.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.68/1,782.15 = 1,088.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.68x = 1,782.15 × 1,088.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.68x = 1,939,264.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,939,264.34/1,189.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.07

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