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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.11, 1,780.93 and 1,155.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.11, 1,780.93 and 1,155.96 is: 1,722.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.11 : 1,780.93 = 1,155.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.11/1,780.93 = 1,155.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.11x = 1,780.93 × 1,155.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.11x = 2,058,685.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058,685.29/1,195.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.59

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