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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.92, 1,786.92 and 758.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.92, 1,786.92 and 758.92 is: 1,138.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.92 : 1,786.92 = 758.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.92/1,786.92 = 758.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.92x = 1,786.92 × 758.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.92x = 1,356,129.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,129.33/1,190.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.72

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