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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.88, 1,780.23 and 1,114.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.88, 1,780.23 and 1,114.44 is: 1,661.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.88 : 1,780.23 = 1,114.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.88/1,780.23 = 1,114.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.88x = 1,780.23 × 1,114.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.88x = 1,983,959.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,983,959.52/1,193.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.77

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