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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.24, 1,781.64 and 1,015.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.24, 1,781.64 and 1,015.28 is: 1,519.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.24 : 1,781.64 = 1,015.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.24/1,781.64 = 1,015.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.24x = 1,781.64 × 1,015.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.24x = 1,808,863.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,808,863.46/1,190.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.75

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