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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.94, 1,785.75 and 541.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.94, 1,785.75 and 541.32 is: 811.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.94 : 1,785.75 = 541.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.94/1,785.75 = 541.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.94x = 1,785.75 × 541.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.94x = 966,662.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,662.19/1,190.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.68

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