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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.27, 1,780.74 and 1,051.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.27, 1,780.74 and 1,051.76 is: 1,573.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.27 : 1,780.74 = 1,051.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.27/1,780.74 = 1,051.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.27x = 1,780.74 × 1,051.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.27x = 1,872,911.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,872,911.10/1,190.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.52

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