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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.60, 1,786.68 and 1,009.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.60, 1,786.68 and 1,009.08 is: 1,513.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.60 : 1,786.68 = 1,009.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.60/1,786.68 = 1,009.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.60x = 1,786.68 × 1,009.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.60x = 1,802,903.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802,903.05/1,191.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.01

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