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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.77, 1,789.70 and 707.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.77, 1,789.70 and 707.56 is: 1,059.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.77 : 1,789.70 = 707.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.77/1,789.70 = 707.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.77x = 1,789.70 × 707.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.77x = 1,266,312.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,312.12/1,194.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.88

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