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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.96, 1,652.25 and 1,028.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.96, 1,652.25 and 1,028.23 is: 1,419.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.96 : 1,652.25 = 1,028.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.96/1,652.25 = 1,028.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.96x = 1,652.25 × 1,028.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.96x = 1,698,893.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,893.93/1,196.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.33

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