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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345.26, 2,008.04 and 1,189.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345.26, 2,008.04 and 1,189.74 is: 1,775.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345.26 : 2,008.04 = 1,189.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345.26/2,008.04 = 1,189.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345.26x = 2,008.04 × 1,189.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345.26x = 2,389,039.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,389,039.56/1,345.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.89

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