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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.76, 1,788.77 and 672.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.76, 1,788.77 and 672.35 is: 1,009.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.76 : 1,788.77 = 672.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.76/1,788.77 = 672.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.76x = 1,788.77 × 672.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.76x = 1,202,672.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,672.25/1,191.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.16

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