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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.55, 1,782.18 and 758.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.55, 1,782.18 and 758.01 is: 1,134.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.55 : 1,782.18 = 758.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.55/1,782.18 = 758.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.55x = 1,782.18 × 758.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.55x = 1,350,910.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,910.26/1,190.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.69

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