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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.59, 1,644.90 and 926.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.59, 1,644.90 and 926.11 is: 1,278.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.59 : 1,644.90 = 926.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.59/1,644.90 = 926.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.59x = 1,644.90 × 926.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.59x = 1,523,358.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,358.34/1,191.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.42

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