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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.40, 1,791.60 and 975.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.40, 1,791.60 and 975.70 is: 1,463.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.40 : 1,791.60 = 975.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.40/1,791.60 = 975.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.40x = 1,791.60 × 975.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.40x = 1,748,064.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,748,064.12/1,194.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.55

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