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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.44, 1,785.40 and 701.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.44, 1,785.40 and 701.84 is: 1,054.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.44 : 1,785.40 = 701.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.44/1,785.40 = 701.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.44x = 1,785.40 × 701.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.44x = 1,253,065.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,065.14/1,188.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.38

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