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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.90, 1,794.43 and 676.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.90, 1,794.43 and 676.46 is: 1,015.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.90 : 1,794.43 = 676.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.90/1,794.43 = 676.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.90x = 1,794.43 × 676.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.90x = 1,213,860.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,860.12/1,195.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.02

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