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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.44, 1,639.53 and 1,060.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.44, 1,639.53 and 1,060.52 is: 1,455.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.44 : 1,639.53 = 1,060.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.44/1,639.53 = 1,060.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.44x = 1,639.53 × 1,060.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.44x = 1,738,754.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,754.36/1,194.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.71

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