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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.66, 1,892.50 and 1,184.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.66, 1,892.50 and 1,184.72 is: 1,777.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.66 : 1,892.50 = 1,184.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.66/1,892.50 = 1,184.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.66x = 1,892.50 × 1,184.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.66x = 2,242,082.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,242,082.60/1,261.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,777.09

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