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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.25, 1,788.38 and 762.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.25, 1,788.38 and 762.14 is: 1,143.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.25 : 1,788.38 = 762.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.25/1,788.38 = 762.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.25x = 1,788.38 × 762.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.25x = 1,362,983.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362,983.18/1,192.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.21

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