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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.73, 1,791 and 706.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.73, 1,791 and 706.20 is: 1,059.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.73 : 1,791 = 706.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.73/1,791 = 706.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.73x = 1,791 × 706.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.73x = 1,264,804.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,804.20/1,193.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.54

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