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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.51, 1,789.13 and 804.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.51, 1,789.13 and 804.07 is: 1,206.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.51 : 1,789.13 = 804.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.51/1,789.13 = 804.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.51x = 1,789.13 × 804.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.51x = 1,438,585.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,585.76/1,192.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.35

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