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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.92, 1,782 and 1,060.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.92, 1,782 and 1,060.32 is: 1,587.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.92 : 1,782 = 1,060.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.92/1,782 = 1,060.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.92x = 1,782 × 1,060.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.92x = 1,889,490.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,889,490.24/1,189.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.91

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