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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.48, 2,078.05 and 1,189.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.48, 2,078.05 and 1,189.32 is: 1,773.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.48 : 2,078.05 = 1,189.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.48/2,078.05 = 1,189.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.48x = 2,078.05 × 1,189.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.48x = 2,471,466.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,471,466.43/1,393.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.59

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