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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.73, 1,786.05 and 541.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.73, 1,786.05 and 541.92 is: 812.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.73 : 1,786.05 = 541.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.73/1,786.05 = 541.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.73x = 1,786.05 × 541.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.73x = 967,896.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,896.22/1,190.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.86

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