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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.24, 1,920.92 and 1,190.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.24, 1,920.92 and 1,190.72 is: 1,795.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.24 : 1,920.92 = 1,190.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.24/1,920.92 = 1,190.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.24x = 1,920.92 × 1,190.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.24x = 2,287,277.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,287,277.86/1,274.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.01

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