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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.99, 1,791.18 and 608.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.99, 1,791.18 and 608.75 is: 913.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.99 : 1,791.18 = 608.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.99/1,791.18 = 608.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.99x = 1,791.18 × 608.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.99x = 1,090,380.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,380.83/1,193.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.22

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