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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.80, 1,783.62 and 540.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.80, 1,783.62 and 540.18 is: 809.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.80 : 1,783.62 = 540.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.80/1,783.62 = 540.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.80x = 1,783.62 × 540.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.80x = 963,475.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,475.85/1,189.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.78

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