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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.76, 1,897.14 and 1,188.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.76, 1,897.14 and 1,188.08 is: 1,782.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.76 : 1,897.14 = 1,188.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.76/1,897.14 = 1,188.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.76x = 1,897.14 × 1,188.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.76x = 2,253,954.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,253,954.09/1,264.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.12

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