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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.87, 1,792.30 and 707.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.87, 1,792.30 and 707.66 is: 1,061.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.87 : 1,792.30 = 707.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.87/1,792.30 = 707.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.87x = 1,792.30 × 707.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.87x = 1,268,339.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,339.02/1,194.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.49

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