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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.15, 1,781.26 and 701.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.15, 1,781.26 and 701.93 is: 1,051.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.15 : 1,781.26 = 701.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.15/1,781.26 = 701.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.15x = 1,781.26 × 701.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.15x = 1,250,322.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,322.53/1,189.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.44

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