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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.03, 1,792.77 and 1,183.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.03, 1,792.77 and 1,183.07 is: 1,773.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.03 : 1,792.77 = 1,183.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.03/1,792.77 = 1,183.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.03x = 1,792.77 × 1,183.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.03x = 2,120,972.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,120,972.45/1,196.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.34

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