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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.54, 1,782.51 and 1,071.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.54, 1,782.51 and 1,071.96 is: 1,599.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.54 : 1,782.51 = 1,071.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.54/1,782.51 = 1,071.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.54x = 1,782.51 × 1,071.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.54x = 1,910,779.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,910,779.42/1,194.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.59

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