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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.52, 1,776.42 and 1,188.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.52, 1,776.42 and 1,188.24 is: 1,640.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.52 : 1,776.42 = 1,188.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.52/1,776.42 = 1,188.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.52x = 1,776.42 × 1,188.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.52x = 2,110,813.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,110,813.30/1,286.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,640.72

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