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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.87, 1,790.80 and 706.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.87, 1,790.80 and 706.66 is: 1,059.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.87 : 1,790.80 = 706.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.87/1,790.80 = 706.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.87x = 1,790.80 × 706.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.87x = 1,265,480.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,480.48/1,193.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.98

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