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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.10, 1,795.11 and 1,102.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.10, 1,795.11 and 1,102.02 is: 1,653.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.10 : 1,795.11 = 1,102.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.10/1,795.11 = 1,102.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.10x = 1,795.11 × 1,102.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.10x = 1,978,247.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,978,247.12/1,196.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,653.91

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