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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.51, 1,940.44 and 1,189.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.51, 1,940.44 and 1,189.02 is: 1,787.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.51 : 1,940.44 = 1,189.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.51/1,940.44 = 1,189.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.51x = 1,940.44 × 1,189.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.51x = 2,307,230.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,307,230.73/1,290.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.84

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