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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.79, 1,991.85 and 1,191.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.79, 1,991.85 and 1,191.30 is: 1,775.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.79 : 1,991.85 = 1,191.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.79/1,991.85 = 1,191.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.79x = 1,991.85 × 1,191.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.79x = 2,372,895.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,372,895.37/1,336.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.08

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