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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.40, 1,791.72 and 1,030.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.40, 1,791.72 and 1,030.80 is: 1,543.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.40 : 1,791.72 = 1,030.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.40/1,791.72 = 1,030.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.40x = 1,791.72 × 1,030.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.40x = 1,846,904.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,846,904.98/1,196.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.72

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