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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345.07, 2,012.33 and 1,189.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345.07, 2,012.33 and 1,189.23 is: 1,779.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345.07 : 2,012.33 = 1,189.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345.07/2,012.33 = 1,189.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345.07x = 2,012.33 × 1,189.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345.07x = 2,393,126.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,393,126.18/1,345.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,779.19

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