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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.03, 2,018.22 and 1,188

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.03, 2,018.22 and 1,188 is: 1,773.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.03 : 2,018.22 = 1,188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.03/2,018.22 = 1,188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.03x = 2,018.22 × 1,188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.03x = 2,397,640.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,397,640.91/1,352.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.37

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