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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.98, 1,804.25 and 1,150.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.98, 1,804.25 and 1,150.62 is: 1,735.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.98 : 1,804.25 = 1,150.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.98/1,804.25 = 1,150.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.98x = 1,804.25 × 1,150.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.98x = 2,076,000.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,076,000.38/1,195.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,735.82

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