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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.07, 1,794.36 and 580.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.07, 1,794.36 and 580.29 is: 870.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.07 : 1,794.36 = 580.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.07/1,794.36 = 580.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.07x = 1,794.36 × 580.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.07x = 1,041,249.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,249.16/1,196.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.56

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