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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.75, 1,792.53 and 618.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.75, 1,792.53 and 618.03 is: 927.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.75 : 1,792.53 = 618.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.75/1,792.53 = 618.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.75x = 1,792.53 × 618.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.75x = 1,107,837.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,837.32/1,194.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.25

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