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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.84, 1,785.24 and 903.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.84, 1,785.24 and 903.12 is: 1,352.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.84 : 1,785.24 = 903.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.84/1,785.24 = 903.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.84x = 1,785.24 × 903.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.84x = 1,612,285.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,285.95/1,191.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.77

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