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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.20, 1,780.56 and 701.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.20, 1,780.56 and 701.04 is: 1,049.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.20 : 1,780.56 = 701.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.20/1,780.56 = 701.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.20x = 1,780.56 × 701.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.20x = 1,248,243.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,243.78/1,189.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.65

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