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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.01, 1,785.24 and 540.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.01, 1,785.24 and 540.75 is: 811.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.01 : 1,785.24 = 540.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.01/1,785.24 = 540.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.01x = 1,785.24 × 540.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.01x = 965,368.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,368.53/1,190.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.23

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