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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.06, 1,790.43 and 887.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.06, 1,790.43 and 887.15 is: 1,328.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.06 : 1,790.43 = 887.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.06/1,790.43 = 887.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.06x = 1,790.43 × 887.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.06x = 1,588,371.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,371.02/1,196.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.01

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