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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.06, 1,792.79 and 609.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.06, 1,792.79 and 609.97 is: 915.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.06 : 1,792.79 = 609.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.06/1,792.79 = 609.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.06x = 1,792.79 × 609.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.06x = 1,093,536.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,536.10/1,195.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.05

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