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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.06, 1,647.78 and 1,008.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.06, 1,647.78 and 1,008.22 is: 1,390.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.06 : 1,647.78 = 1,008.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.06/1,647.78 = 1,008.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.06x = 1,647.78 × 1,008.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.06x = 1,661,324.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661,324.75/1,195.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.16

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