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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.34, 1,782.36 and 1,051.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.34, 1,782.36 and 1,051.92 is: 1,575.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.34 : 1,782.36 = 1,051.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.34/1,782.36 = 1,051.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.34x = 1,782.36 × 1,051.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.34x = 1,874,900.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,874,900.13/1,190.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.10

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