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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.03, 1,790.84 and 702.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.03, 1,790.84 and 702.02 is: 1,051.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.03 : 1,790.84 = 702.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.03/1,790.84 = 702.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.03x = 1,790.84 × 702.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.03x = 1,257,211.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,211.73/1,196.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.16

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