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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.30, 1,792.06 and 701.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.30, 1,792.06 and 701.42 is: 1,052.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.30 : 1,792.06 = 701.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.30/1,792.06 = 701.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.30x = 1,792.06 × 701.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.30x = 1,256,976.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,976.01/1,194.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.48

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