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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.93, 1,933.27 and 1,186.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.93, 1,933.27 and 1,186.25 is: 1,777.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.93 : 1,933.27 = 1,186.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.93/1,933.27 = 1,186.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.93x = 1,933.27 × 1,186.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.93x = 2,293,328.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,293,328.91/1,289.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,777.88

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