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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.31, 1,768.39 and 1,060.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.31, 1,768.39 and 1,060.11 is: 1,582.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.31 : 1,768.39 = 1,060.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.31/1,768.39 = 1,060.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.31x = 1,768.39 × 1,060.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.31x = 1,874,685.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,874,685.27/1,184.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.93

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