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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.91, 1,641.53 and 1,095.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.91, 1,641.53 and 1,095.14 is: 1,510.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.91 : 1,641.53 = 1,095.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.91/1,641.53 = 1,095.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.91x = 1,641.53 × 1,095.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.91x = 1,797,712.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,712.01/1,189.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.79

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