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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.48, 1,794.42 and 806.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.48, 1,794.42 and 806.26 is: 1,209.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.48 : 1,794.42 = 806.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.48/1,794.42 = 806.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.48x = 1,794.42 × 806.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.48x = 1,446,769.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,769.07/1,196.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.19

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