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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.91, 1,784.12 and 819.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.91, 1,784.12 and 819.54 is: 1,226.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.91 : 1,784.12 = 819.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.91/1,784.12 = 819.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.91x = 1,784.12 × 819.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.91x = 1,462,159.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,159.75/1,191.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.74

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