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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.64, 1,791.97 and 1,118.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.64, 1,791.97 and 1,118.09 is: 1,677.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.64 : 1,791.97 = 1,118.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.64/1,791.97 = 1,118.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.64x = 1,791.97 × 1,118.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.64x = 2,003,585.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,003,585.42/1,194.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.15

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