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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.56, 1,785.18 and 760.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.56, 1,785.18 and 760.02 is: 1,137.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.56 : 1,785.18 = 760.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.56/1,785.18 = 760.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.56x = 1,785.18 × 760.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.56x = 1,356,772.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,772.50/1,192.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.70

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