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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.64, 2,413.61 and 1,191.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.64, 2,413.61 and 1,191.14 is: 1,641.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.64 : 2,413.61 = 1,191.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.64/2,413.61 = 1,191.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.64x = 2,413.61 × 1,191.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.64x = 2,874,949.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,874,949.61/1,751.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.29

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