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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.16, 1,788.32 and 678.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.16, 1,788.32 and 678.08 is: 1,017.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.16 : 1,788.32 = 678.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.16/1,788.32 = 678.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.16x = 1,788.32 × 678.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.16x = 1,212,624.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,624.03/1,192.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.17

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