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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.57, 1,934.37 and 1,189.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.57, 1,934.37 and 1,189.26 is: 1,783.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.57 : 1,934.37 = 1,189.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.57/1,934.37 = 1,189.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.57x = 1,934.37 × 1,189.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.57x = 2,300,468.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,300,468.87/1,289.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,783.91

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