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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.79, 1,645.41 and 814.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.79, 1,645.41 and 814.13 is: 1,124.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.79 : 1,645.41 = 814.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.79/1,645.41 = 814.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.79x = 1,645.41 × 814.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.79x = 1,339,574.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,574.01/1,191.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.00

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