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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.88, 1,791.69 and 1,020.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.88, 1,791.69 and 1,020.76 is: 1,529.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.88 : 1,791.69 = 1,020.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.88/1,791.69 = 1,020.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.88x = 1,791.69 × 1,020.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.88x = 1,828,885.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,828,885.48/1,195.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.32

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