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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.04, 1,786.02 and 757.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.04, 1,786.02 and 757.56 is: 1,136.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.04 : 1,786.02 = 757.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.04/1,786.02 = 757.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.04x = 1,786.02 × 757.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.04x = 1,353,017.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,017.31/1,190.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.95

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