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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.69, 1,642.18 and 912.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.69, 1,642.18 and 912.24 is: 1,257.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.69 : 1,642.18 = 912.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.69/1,642.18 = 912.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.69x = 1,642.18 × 912.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.69x = 1,498,062.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,062.28/1,191.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.09

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