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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.76, 1,785.54 and 1,064.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.76, 1,785.54 and 1,064.60 is: 1,595.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.76 : 1,785.54 = 1,064.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.76/1,785.54 = 1,064.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.76x = 1,785.54 × 1,064.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.76x = 1,900,885.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,900,885.88/1,191.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.02

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