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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.60, 1,787.76 and 542.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.60, 1,787.76 and 542.88 is: 814.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.60 : 1,787.76 = 542.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.60/1,787.76 = 542.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.60x = 1,787.76 × 542.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.60x = 970,539.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,539.15/1,191.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.48

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