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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.27, 1,842.68 and 1,190.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.27, 1,842.68 and 1,190.21 is: 1,778.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.27 : 1,842.68 = 1,190.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.27/1,842.68 = 1,190.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.27x = 1,842.68 × 1,190.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.27x = 2,193,176.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,193,176.16/1,233.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,778.34

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