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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.38, 1,647.84 and 775.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.38, 1,647.84 and 775.06 is: 1,069.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.38 : 1,647.84 = 775.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.38/1,647.84 = 775.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.38x = 1,647.84 × 775.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.38x = 1,277,174.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,174.87/1,194.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.32

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