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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.46, 1,900.37 and 1,191.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.46, 1,900.37 and 1,191.64 is: 1,775.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.46 : 1,900.37 = 1,191.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.46/1,900.37 = 1,191.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.46x = 1,900.37 × 1,191.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.46x = 2,264,556.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,264,556.91/1,275.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.48

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