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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.73, 1,785.27 and 703.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.73, 1,785.27 and 703.53 is: 1,054.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.73 : 1,785.27 = 703.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.73/1,785.27 = 703.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.73x = 1,785.27 × 703.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.73x = 1,255,991.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,991.00/1,190.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.81

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