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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.74, 1,787.82 and 1,160.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.74, 1,787.82 and 1,160.94 is: 1,738.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.74 : 1,787.82 = 1,160.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.74/1,787.82 = 1,160.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.74x = 1,787.82 × 1,160.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.74x = 2,075,551.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,075,551.75/1,193.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.70

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