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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.46, 1,789.66 and 754.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.46, 1,789.66 and 754.63 is: 1,130.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.46 : 1,789.66 = 754.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.46/1,789.66 = 754.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.46x = 1,789.66 × 754.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.46x = 1,350,531.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,531.13/1,194.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.66

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