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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.98, 1,794.23 and 759.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.98, 1,794.23 and 759.21 is: 1,137.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.98 : 1,794.23 = 759.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.98/1,794.23 = 759.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.98x = 1,794.23 × 759.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.98x = 1,362,197.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362,197.36/1,197.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.08

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