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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.58, 1,644.57 and 911.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.58, 1,644.57 and 911.27 is: 1,257.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.58 : 1,644.57 = 911.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.58/1,644.57 = 911.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.58x = 1,644.57 × 911.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.58x = 1,498,647.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,647.30/1,191.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.70

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