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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.05, 1,786.98 and 574.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.05, 1,786.98 and 574.89 is: 861.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.05 : 1,786.98 = 574.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.05/1,786.98 = 574.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.05x = 1,786.98 × 574.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.05x = 1,027,316.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,316.93/1,192.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.81

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