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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.99, 1,785.76 and 1,063.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.99, 1,785.76 and 1,063.30 is: 1,592.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.99 : 1,785.76 = 1,063.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.99/1,785.76 = 1,063.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.99x = 1,785.76 × 1,063.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.99x = 1,898,798.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,898,798.61/1,191.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.97

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