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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.72, 1,794.90 and 709.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.72, 1,794.90 and 709.16 is: 1,064.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.72 : 1,794.90 = 709.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.72/1,794.90 = 709.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.72x = 1,794.90 × 709.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.72x = 1,272,871.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,871.28/1,195.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.52

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