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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.47, 1,784.21 and 531.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.47, 1,784.21 and 531.17 is: 796.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.47 : 1,784.21 = 531.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.47/1,784.21 = 531.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.47x = 1,784.21 × 531.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.47x = 947,723.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,723.98/1,189.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.76

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