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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.87, 1,792.93 and 1,107.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.87, 1,792.93 and 1,107.15 is: 1,658.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.87 : 1,792.93 = 1,107.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.87/1,792.93 = 1,107.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.87x = 1,792.93 × 1,107.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.87x = 1,985,036.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,985,036.91/1,196.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.53

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