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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.25, 1,790.60 and 509.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.25, 1,790.60 and 509.25 is: 764.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.25 : 1,790.60 = 509.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.25/1,790.60 = 509.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.25x = 1,790.60 × 509.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.25x = 911,860.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,860.50/1,193.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.18

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