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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.05, 1,785.93 and 760.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.05, 1,785.93 and 760.51 is: 1,138.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.05 : 1,785.93 = 760.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.05/1,785.93 = 760.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.05x = 1,785.93 × 760.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.05x = 1,358,217.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,217.62/1,193.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.44

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