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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.50, 1,792.59 and 805.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.50, 1,792.59 and 805.48 is: 1,207.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.50 : 1,792.59 = 805.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.50/1,792.59 = 805.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.50x = 1,792.59 × 805.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.50x = 1,443,895.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,895.39/1,195.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.78

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