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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.76, 1,790.52 and 1,158.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.76, 1,790.52 and 1,158.12 is: 1,737.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.76 : 1,790.52 = 1,158.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.76/1,790.52 = 1,158.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.76x = 1,790.52 × 1,158.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.76x = 2,073,637.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,073,637.02/1,193.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.06

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