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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.80, 2,147.70 and 1,188.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.80, 2,147.70 and 1,188.80 is: 1,783.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.80 : 2,147.70 = 1,188.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.80/2,147.70 = 1,188.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.80x = 2,147.70 × 1,188.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.80x = 2,553,185.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,553,185.76/1,431.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,783.20

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