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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.57, 1,784.49 and 531.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.57, 1,784.49 and 531.46 is: 797.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.57 : 1,784.49 = 531.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.57/1,784.49 = 531.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.57x = 1,784.49 × 531.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.57x = 948,385.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,385.06/1,189.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.25

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