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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.41, 1,784.32 and 531.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.41, 1,784.32 and 531.53 is: 797.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.41 : 1,784.32 = 531.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.41/1,784.32 = 531.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.41x = 1,784.32 × 531.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.41x = 948,419.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,419.61/1,189.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.39

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