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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.44, 1,932.68 and 1,188.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.44, 1,932.68 and 1,188.14 is: 1,782.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.44 : 1,932.68 = 1,188.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.44/1,932.68 = 1,188.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.44x = 1,932.68 × 1,188.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.44x = 2,296,287.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,296,287.72/1,288.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.22

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