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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.73, 1,789.32 and 1,161.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.73, 1,789.32 and 1,161.94 is: 1,740.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.73 : 1,789.32 = 1,161.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.73/1,789.32 = 1,161.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.73x = 1,789.32 × 1,161.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.73x = 2,079,082.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,079,082.48/1,194.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740.21

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