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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.35, 1,790.43 and 577.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.35, 1,790.43 and 577.76 is: 865.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.35 : 1,790.43 = 577.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.35/1,790.43 = 577.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.35x = 1,790.43 × 577.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.35x = 1,034,434.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,434.38/1,195.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.38

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