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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.71, 1,784.33 and 613.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.71, 1,784.33 and 613.37 is: 918.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.71 : 1,784.33 = 613.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.71/1,784.33 = 613.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.71x = 1,784.33 × 613.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.71x = 1,094,458.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,458.19/1,191.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.39

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