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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.35, 1,790.42 and 757.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.35, 1,790.42 and 757.32 is: 1,136.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.35 : 1,790.42 = 757.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.35/1,790.42 = 757.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.35x = 1,790.42 × 757.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.35x = 1,355,908.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,908.14/1,193.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.22

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