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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.76, 1,795.14 and 1,024.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.76, 1,795.14 and 1,024.59 is: 1,536.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.76 : 1,795.14 = 1,024.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.76/1,795.14 = 1,024.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.76x = 1,795.14 × 1,024.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.76x = 1,839,282.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,839,282.49/1,196.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.89

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