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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.11, 1,785.72 and 541.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.11, 1,785.72 and 541.10 is: 811.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.11 : 1,785.72 = 541.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.11/1,785.72 = 541.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.11x = 1,785.72 × 541.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.11x = 966,253.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,253.09/1,191.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.22

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