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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.13, 1,786.96 and 421.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.13, 1,786.96 and 421.63 is: 632.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.13 : 1,786.96 = 421.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.13/1,786.96 = 421.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.13x = 1,786.96 × 421.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.13x = 753,435.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,435.94/1,191.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.54

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