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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.27, 1,789.04 and 797.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.27, 1,789.04 and 797.73 is: 1,195.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.27 : 1,789.04 = 797.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.27/1,789.04 = 797.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.27x = 1,789.04 × 797.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.27x = 1,427,166.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427,166.89/1,194.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.01

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