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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.07, 1,785.78 and 540.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.07, 1,785.78 and 540.83 is: 811.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.07 : 1,785.78 = 540.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.07/1,785.78 = 540.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.07x = 1,785.78 × 540.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.07x = 965,794.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,794.47/1,190.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.54

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