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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.09, 1,787.81 and 705.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.09, 1,787.81 and 705.60 is: 1,057.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.09 : 1,787.81 = 705.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.09/1,787.81 = 705.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.09x = 1,787.81 × 705.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.09x = 1,261,475.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,475.21/1,193.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.32

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