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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.29, 1,786.28 and 845.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.29, 1,786.28 and 845.30 is: 1,267.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.29 : 1,786.28 = 845.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.29/1,786.28 = 845.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.29x = 1,786.28 × 845.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.29x = 1,509,942.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,509,942.72/1,191.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.49

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