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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191, 1,645.77 and 1,134.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191, 1,645.77 and 1,134.12 is: 1,567.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191 : 1,645.77 = 1,134.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191/1,645.77 = 1,134.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191x = 1,645.77 × 1,134.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191x = 1,866,500.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,866,500.67/1,191
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.17

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