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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.08, 1,783.66 and 843.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.08, 1,783.66 and 843.52 is: 1,264.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.08 : 1,783.66 = 843.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.08/1,783.66 = 843.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.08x = 1,783.66 × 843.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.08x = 1,504,552.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,552.88/1,190.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.25

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