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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.71, 1,793.55 and 708.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.71, 1,793.55 and 708.41 is: 1,062.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.71 : 1,793.55 = 708.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.71/1,793.55 = 708.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.71x = 1,793.55 × 708.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.71x = 1,270,559.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,559.79/1,195.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.60

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