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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.40, 1,787.52 and 533.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.40, 1,787.52 and 533.22 is: 800.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.40 : 1,787.52 = 533.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.40/1,787.52 = 533.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.40x = 1,787.52 × 533.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.40x = 953,136.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,136.95/1,191.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.02

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