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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.34, 1,794.17 and 1,129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.34, 1,794.17 and 1,129.60 is: 1,695.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.34 : 1,794.17 = 1,129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.34/1,794.17 = 1,129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.34x = 1,794.17 × 1,129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.34x = 2,026,694.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,026,694.43/1,195.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.50

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