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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.08, 1,927.70 and 1,189.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.08, 1,927.70 and 1,189.82 is: 1,638.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.08 : 1,927.70 = 1,189.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.08/1,927.70 = 1,189.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.08x = 1,927.70 × 1,189.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.08x = 2,293,616.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,293,616.01/1,400.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.20

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