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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,535.73, 2,301.18 and 1,189.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,535.73, 2,301.18 and 1,189.90 is: 1,782.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,535.73 : 2,301.18 = 1,189.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,535.73/2,301.18 = 1,189.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,535.73x = 2,301.18 × 1,189.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,535.73x = 2,738,174.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,738,174.08/1,535.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.98

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