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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.74, 1,793.28 and 805.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.74, 1,793.28 and 805.51 is: 1,208.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.74 : 1,793.28 = 805.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.74/1,793.28 = 805.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.74x = 1,793.28 × 805.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.74x = 1,444,504.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,504.97/1,195.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.04

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