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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.06, 1,784.52 and 702.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.06, 1,784.52 and 702.98 is: 1,054.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.06 : 1,784.52 = 702.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.06/1,784.52 = 702.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.06x = 1,784.52 × 702.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.06x = 1,254,481.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,481.87/1,190.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.13

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