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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.84, 1,761.24 and 1,188.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.84, 1,761.24 and 1,188.12 is: 1,636.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.84 : 1,761.24 = 1,188.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.84/1,761.24 = 1,188.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.84x = 1,761.24 × 1,188.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.84x = 2,092,564.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,092,564.47/1,278.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.30

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