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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.94, 1,793.52 and 907.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.94, 1,793.52 and 907.50 is: 1,359.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.94 : 1,793.52 = 907.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.94/1,793.52 = 907.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.94x = 1,793.52 × 907.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.94x = 1,627,619.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,619.40/1,196.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.82

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