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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.48, 2,725.38 and 1,189.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.48, 2,725.38 and 1,189.42 is: 1,640.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.48 : 2,725.38 = 1,189.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.48/2,725.38 = 1,189.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.48x = 2,725.38 × 1,189.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.48x = 3,241,621.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,241,621.48/1,975.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,640.93

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