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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.16, 1,929.46 and 1,173.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.16, 1,929.46 and 1,173.87 is: 1,756.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.16 : 1,929.46 = 1,173.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.16/1,929.46 = 1,173.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.16x = 1,929.46 × 1,173.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.16x = 2,264,919.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,264,919.69/1,289.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.90

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