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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.83, 1,794.64 and 735.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.83, 1,794.64 and 735.13 is: 1,102.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.83 : 1,794.64 = 735.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.83/1,794.64 = 735.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.83x = 1,794.64 × 735.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.83x = 1,319,293.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,293.70/1,196.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.32

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