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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.76, 1,785.42 and 540.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.76, 1,785.42 and 540.56 is: 811.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.76 : 1,785.42 = 540.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.76/1,785.42 = 540.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.76x = 1,785.42 × 540.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.76x = 965,126.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,126.64/1,189.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.19

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