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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.26, 2,009.53 and 1,190.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.26, 2,009.53 and 1,190.74 is: 1,777.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.26 : 2,009.53 = 1,190.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.26/2,009.53 = 1,190.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.26x = 2,009.53 × 1,190.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.26x = 2,392,827.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392,827.75/1,346.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,777.39

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