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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.68, 1,785 and 539.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.68, 1,785 and 539.76 is: 809.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.68 : 1,785 = 539.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.68/1,785 = 539.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.68x = 1,785 × 539.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.68x = 963,471.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,471.60/1,189.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.86

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