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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.61, 1,787.28 and 542.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.61, 1,787.28 and 542.13 is: 813.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.61 : 1,787.28 = 542.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.61/1,787.28 = 542.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.61x = 1,787.28 × 542.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.61x = 968,938.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,938.11/1,191.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.13

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