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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.28, 1,660.67 and 1,189.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.28, 1,660.67 and 1,189.41 is: 1,630.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.28 : 1,660.67 = 1,189.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.28/1,660.67 = 1,189.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.28x = 1,660.67 × 1,189.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.28x = 1,975,211.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,975,211.56/1,211.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.68

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