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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.51, 1,788.41 and 575.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.51, 1,788.41 and 575.64 is: 864.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.51 : 1,788.41 = 575.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.51/1,788.41 = 575.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.51x = 1,788.41 × 575.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.51x = 1,029,486.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,486.32/1,191.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.02

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