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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.11, 1,792.98 and 1,041.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.11, 1,792.98 and 1,041.02 is: 1,563.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.11 : 1,792.98 = 1,041.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.11/1,792.98 = 1,041.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.11x = 1,792.98 × 1,041.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.11x = 1,866,513.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,866,513.87/1,194.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.11

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