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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.59, 1,785.77 and 757.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.59, 1,785.77 and 757.97 is: 1,135.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.59 : 1,785.77 = 757.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.59/1,785.77 = 757.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.59x = 1,785.77 × 757.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.59x = 1,353,560.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,560.76/1,191.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.93

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