Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.56, 1,782 and 1,151.28
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,195.56, 1,782 and 1,151.28 is: 1,716
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,195.56 : 1,782 = 1,151.28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,195.56/1,782 = 1,151.28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,195.56x = 1,782 × 1,151.28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,195.56x = 2,051,580.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,051,580.96/1,195.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,716
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