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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.76, 1,788.27 and 614.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.76, 1,788.27 and 614.50 is: 922.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.76 : 1,788.27 = 614.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.76/1,788.27 = 614.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.76x = 1,788.27 × 614.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.76x = 1,098,891.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,891.92/1,191.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.07

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