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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.83, 1,794.96 and 1,073.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.83, 1,794.96 and 1,073.25 is: 1,610.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.83 : 1,794.96 = 1,073.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.83/1,794.96 = 1,073.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.83x = 1,794.96 × 1,073.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.83x = 1,926,440.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,926,440.82/1,195.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.97

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