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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.80, 1,788.69 and 1,035.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.80, 1,788.69 and 1,035.88 is: 1,546.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.80 : 1,788.69 = 1,035.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.80/1,788.69 = 1,035.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.80x = 1,788.69 × 1,035.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.80x = 1,852,868.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,852,868.20/1,197.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.89

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