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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.38, 1,849.64 and 1,189.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.38, 1,849.64 and 1,189.14 is: 1,774.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.38 : 1,849.64 = 1,189.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.38/1,849.64 = 1,189.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.38x = 1,849.64 × 1,189.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.38x = 2,199,474.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,199,474.96/1,239.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,774.66

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