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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.82, 1,792.70 and 1,071.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.82, 1,792.70 and 1,071.75 is: 1,613.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.82 : 1,792.70 = 1,071.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.82/1,792.70 = 1,071.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.82x = 1,792.70 × 1,071.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.82x = 1,921,320.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,921,320.87/1,190.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.44

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