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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.86, 1,796.49 and 709.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.86, 1,796.49 and 709.23 is: 1,065.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.86 : 1,796.49 = 709.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.86/1,796.49 = 709.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.86x = 1,796.49 × 709.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.86x = 1,274,126.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,126.38/1,195.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.45

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