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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.85, 1,991.85 and 1,192.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.85, 1,991.85 and 1,192.12 is: 1,642.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.85 : 1,991.85 = 1,192.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.85/1,991.85 = 1,192.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.85x = 1,991.85 × 1,192.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.85x = 2,374,535.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,374,535.76/1,445.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.31

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