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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.88, 1,783.44 and 804.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.88, 1,783.44 and 804.96 is: 1,205.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.88 : 1,783.44 = 804.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.88/1,783.44 = 804.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.88x = 1,783.44 × 804.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.88x = 1,435,597.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,597.86/1,190.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.49

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