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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.58, 1,789.38 and 759.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.58, 1,789.38 and 759.58 is: 1,137.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.58 : 1,789.38 = 759.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.58/1,789.38 = 759.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.58x = 1,789.38 × 759.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.58x = 1,359,177.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,177.26/1,194.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.79

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