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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.08, 1,785.96 and 678

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.08, 1,785.96 and 678 is: 1,015.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.08 : 1,785.96 = 678 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.08/1,785.96 = 678/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.08x = 1,785.96 × 678
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.08x = 1,210,880.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,880.88/1,192.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.77

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