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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.38, 1,781.87 and 1,129.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.38, 1,781.87 and 1,129.80 is: 1,685.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.38 : 1,781.87 = 1,129.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.38/1,781.87 = 1,129.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.38x = 1,781.87 × 1,129.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.38x = 2,013,147.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,013,147.82/1,194.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.52

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