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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.19, 1,647.01 and 915.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.19, 1,647.01 and 915.74 is: 1,261.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.19 : 1,647.01 = 915.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.19/1,647.01 = 915.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.19x = 1,647.01 × 915.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.19x = 1,508,232.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,508,232.94/1,195.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.92

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