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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.06, 1,778.45 and 1,066.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.06, 1,778.45 and 1,066.86 is: 1,592.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.06 : 1,778.45 = 1,066.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.06/1,778.45 = 1,066.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.06x = 1,778.45 × 1,066.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.06x = 1,897,351.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,897,351.83/1,191.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.99

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