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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.18, 1,784.18 and 540.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.18, 1,784.18 and 540.56 is: 810.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.18 : 1,784.18 = 540.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.18/1,784.18 = 540.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.18x = 1,784.18 × 540.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.18x = 964,448.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,448.77/1,190.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.34

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