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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.91, 1,793.78 and 712.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.91, 1,793.78 and 712.04 is: 1,068.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.91 : 1,793.78 = 712.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.91/1,793.78 = 712.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.91x = 1,793.78 × 712.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.91x = 1,277,243.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,243.11/1,195.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.01

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