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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.24, 1,785.72 and 916.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.24, 1,785.72 and 916.30 is: 1,372.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.24 : 1,785.72 = 916.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.24/1,785.72 = 916.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.24x = 1,785.72 × 916.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.24x = 1,636,255.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636,255.24/1,192.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.42

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