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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.83, 1,791.61 and 732.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.83, 1,791.61 and 732.82 is: 1,098.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.83 : 1,791.61 = 732.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.83/1,791.61 = 732.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.83x = 1,791.61 × 732.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.83x = 1,312,927.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,927.64/1,194.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.84

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