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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.59, 1,787.39 and 542.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.59, 1,787.39 and 542.51 is: 813.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.59 : 1,787.39 = 542.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.59/1,787.39 = 542.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.59x = 1,787.39 × 542.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.59x = 969,674.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,674.24/1,191.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.77

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