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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.86, 1,706.31 and 1,189.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.86, 1,706.31 and 1,189.50 is: 1,643.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.86 : 1,706.31 = 1,189.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.86/1,706.31 = 1,189.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.86x = 1,706.31 × 1,189.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.86x = 2,029,655.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,029,655.75/1,234.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.63

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