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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.32, 1,640.82 and 1,018.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.32, 1,640.82 and 1,018.36 is: 1,400.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.32 : 1,640.82 = 1,018.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.32/1,640.82 = 1,018.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.32x = 1,640.82 × 1,018.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.32x = 1,670,945.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,945.46/1,193.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.25

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