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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.36, 1,785.40 and 613.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.36, 1,785.40 and 613.04 is: 918.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.36 : 1,785.40 = 613.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.36/1,785.40 = 613.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.36x = 1,785.40 × 613.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.36x = 1,094,521.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,521.62/1,191.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.72

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