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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.78, 1,790.70 and 762.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.78, 1,790.70 and 762.06 is: 1,142.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.78 : 1,790.70 = 762.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.78/1,790.70 = 762.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.78x = 1,790.70 × 762.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.78x = 1,364,620.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,620.84/1,194.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.15

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