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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.15, 1,783.53 and 1,030.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.15, 1,783.53 and 1,030.14 is: 1,538.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.15 : 1,783.53 = 1,030.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.15/1,783.53 = 1,030.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.15x = 1,783.53 × 1,030.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.15x = 1,837,285.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,837,285.59/1,194.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.57

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