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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.06, 1,787.42 and 761.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.06, 1,787.42 and 761.52 is: 1,139.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.06 : 1,787.42 = 761.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.06/1,787.42 = 761.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.06x = 1,787.42 × 761.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.06x = 1,361,156.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,156.08/1,194.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.94

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