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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.35, 1,788.92 and 756.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.35, 1,788.92 and 756.32 is: 1,134.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.35 : 1,788.92 = 756.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.35/1,788.92 = 756.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.35x = 1,788.92 × 756.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.35x = 1,352,983.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,983.25/1,192.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.72

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