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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.26, 1,642.02 and 910.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.26, 1,642.02 and 910.58 is: 1,255.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.26 : 1,642.02 = 910.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.26/1,642.02 = 910.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.26x = 1,642.02 × 910.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.26x = 1,495,190.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,190.57/1,191.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.13

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