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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.16, 1,941.92 and 1,191

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.16, 1,941.92 and 1,191 is: 1,777.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.16 : 1,941.92 = 1,191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.16/1,941.92 = 1,191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.16x = 1,941.92 × 1,191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.16x = 2,312,826.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,312,826.72/1,301.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,777.51

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