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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.88, 1,785.24 and 540.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.88, 1,785.24 and 540.72 is: 810.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.88 : 1,785.24 = 540.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.88/1,785.24 = 540.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.88x = 1,785.24 × 540.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.88x = 965,314.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,314.97/1,190.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.59

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