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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.04, 1,790.38 and 608.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.04, 1,790.38 and 608.68 is: 912.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.04 : 1,790.38 = 608.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.04/1,790.38 = 608.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.04x = 1,790.38 × 608.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.04x = 1,089,768.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,768.50/1,194.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.67

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