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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.41, 1,788.53 and 708.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.41, 1,788.53 and 708.53 is: 1,062.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.41 : 1,788.53 = 708.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.41/1,788.53 = 708.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.41x = 1,788.53 × 708.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.41x = 1,267,227.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,227.16/1,192.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.74

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