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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.35, 2,244.66 and 1,189.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.35, 2,244.66 and 1,189.17 is: 1,785.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.35 : 2,244.66 = 1,189.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.35/2,244.66 = 1,189.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.35x = 2,244.66 × 1,189.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.35x = 2,669,282.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,669,282.33/1,495.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785.06

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