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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.51, 1,792.56 and 708.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.51, 1,792.56 and 708.90 is: 1,062.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.51 : 1,792.56 = 708.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.51/1,792.56 = 708.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.51x = 1,792.56 × 708.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.51x = 1,270,745.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,745.78/1,195.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.93

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