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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.52, 1,788.53 and 1,141.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.52, 1,788.53 and 1,141.31 is: 1,714.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.52 : 1,788.53 = 1,141.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.52/1,788.53 = 1,141.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.52x = 1,788.53 × 1,141.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.52x = 2,041,265.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,041,265.94/1,190.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,714.60

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