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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.99, 1,786.49 and 541.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.99, 1,786.49 and 541.77 is: 812.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.99 : 1,786.49 = 541.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.99/1,786.49 = 541.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.99x = 1,786.49 × 541.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.99x = 967,863.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,863.98/1,190.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.66

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