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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.25, 1,792.87 and 707.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.25, 1,792.87 and 707.63 is: 1,061.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.25 : 1,792.87 = 707.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.25/1,792.87 = 707.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.25x = 1,792.87 × 707.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.25x = 1,268,677.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,677.86/1,195.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.44

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