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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.94, 1,788.62 and 1,149.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.94, 1,788.62 and 1,149.58 is: 1,720.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.94 : 1,788.62 = 1,149.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.94/1,788.62 = 1,149.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.94x = 1,788.62 × 1,149.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.94x = 2,056,161.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,056,161.78/1,194.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.72

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