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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.83, 1,646.33 and 1,134.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.83, 1,646.33 and 1,134.27 is: 1,561.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.83 : 1,646.33 = 1,134.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.83/1,646.33 = 1,134.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.83x = 1,646.33 × 1,134.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.83x = 1,867,377.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,867,377.06/1,195.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.57

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