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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.92, 2,032.99 and 1,197.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.92, 2,032.99 and 1,197.90 is: 1,788.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.92 : 2,032.99 = 1,197.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.92/2,032.99 = 1,197.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.92x = 2,032.99 × 1,197.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.92x = 2,435,318.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,435,318.72/1,361.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788.15

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