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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.73, 1,638.44 and 1,164.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.73, 1,638.44 and 1,164.29 is: 1,603.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.73 : 1,638.44 = 1,164.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.73/1,638.44 = 1,164.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.73x = 1,638.44 × 1,164.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.73x = 1,907,614.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,907,614.03/1,189.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.41

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