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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.32, 1,638.51 and 1,175.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.32, 1,638.51 and 1,175.16 is: 1,610.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.32 : 1,638.51 = 1,175.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.32/1,638.51 = 1,175.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.32x = 1,638.51 × 1,175.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.32x = 1,925,511.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,925,511.41/1,195.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.88

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