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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.04, 1,991.84 and 1,196.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.04, 1,991.84 and 1,196.80 is: 1,785.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.04 : 1,991.84 = 1,196.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.04/1,991.84 = 1,196.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.04x = 1,991.84 × 1,196.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.04x = 2,383,834.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,383,834.11/1,335.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785.59

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