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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.31, 2,023.16 and 1,191.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.31, 2,023.16 and 1,191.29 is: 1,778.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.31 : 2,023.16 = 1,191.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.31/2,023.16 = 1,191.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.31x = 2,023.16 × 1,191.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.31x = 2,410,154.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,410,154.20/1,355.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,778.30

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