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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.06, 1,789.32 and 760.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.06, 1,789.32 and 760.90 is: 1,139.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.06 : 1,789.32 = 760.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.06/1,789.32 = 760.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.06x = 1,789.32 × 760.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.06x = 1,361,493.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,493.59/1,195.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.27

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