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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.99, 1,790.20 and 700.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.99, 1,790.20 and 700.18 is: 1,048.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.99 : 1,790.20 = 700.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.99/1,790.20 = 700.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.99x = 1,790.20 × 700.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.99x = 1,253,462.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,462.24/1,194.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.93

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