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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.17, 1,784.94 and 541.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.17, 1,784.94 and 541.15 is: 810.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.17 : 1,784.94 = 541.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.17/1,784.94 = 541.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.17x = 1,784.94 × 541.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.17x = 965,913.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,913.79/1,191.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.89

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