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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.80, 1,792.80 and 762.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.80, 1,792.80 and 762.12 is: 1,142.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.80 : 1,792.80 = 762.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.80/1,792.80 = 762.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.80x = 1,792.80 × 762.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.80x = 1,366,328.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,328.74/1,195.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.61

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