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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.04, 1,794.04 and 1,132.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.04, 1,794.04 and 1,132.86 is: 1,699.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.04 : 1,794.04 = 1,132.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.04/1,794.04 = 1,132.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.04x = 1,794.04 × 1,132.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.04x = 2,032,396.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,032,396.15/1,196.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699.27

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