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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.08, 1,769.42 and 1,111.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.08, 1,769.42 and 1,111.27 is: 1,659.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.08 : 1,769.42 = 1,111.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.08/1,769.42 = 1,111.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.08x = 1,769.42 × 1,111.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.08x = 1,966,301.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966,301.91/1,185.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.21

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