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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.14, 1,643.98 and 876.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.14, 1,643.98 and 876.86 is: 1,210.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.14 : 1,643.98 = 876.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.14/1,643.98 = 876.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.14x = 1,643.98 × 876.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.14x = 1,441,540.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,540.30/1,191.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.22

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