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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.25, 1,943.90 and 1,176.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.25, 1,943.90 and 1,176.43 is: 1,771.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.25 : 1,943.90 = 1,176.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.25/1,943.90 = 1,176.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.25x = 1,943.90 × 1,176.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.25x = 2,286,868.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,286,868.61/1,291.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.05

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