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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.16, 1,788.16 and 708.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.16, 1,788.16 and 708.29 is: 1,062.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.16 : 1,788.16 = 708.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.16/1,788.16 = 708.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.16x = 1,788.16 × 708.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.16x = 1,266,523.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,523.36/1,192.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.38

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