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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.72, 1,785.26 and 540.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.72, 1,785.26 and 540.51 is: 811.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.72 : 1,785.26 = 540.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.72/1,785.26 = 540.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.72x = 1,785.26 × 540.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.72x = 964,950.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,950.88/1,189.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.07

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