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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.39, 1,789.06 and 803.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.39, 1,789.06 and 803.88 is: 1,207.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.39 : 1,789.06 = 803.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.39/1,789.06 = 803.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.39x = 1,789.06 × 803.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.39x = 1,438,189.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,189.55/1,191.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.15

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