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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.88, 1,938.68 and 1,182.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.88, 1,938.68 and 1,182.44 is: 1,775.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.88 : 1,938.68 = 1,182.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.88/1,938.68 = 1,182.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.88x = 1,938.68 × 1,182.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.88x = 2,292,366.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,292,366.87/1,290.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.82

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