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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.81, 1,794.70 and 611.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.81, 1,794.70 and 611.24 is: 917.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.81 : 1,794.70 = 611.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.81/1,794.70 = 611.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.81x = 1,794.70 × 611.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.81x = 1,096,988.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096,988.66/1,195.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.36

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