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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.67, 1,787.49 and 533.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.67, 1,787.49 and 533.37 is: 800.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.67 : 1,787.49 = 533.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.67/1,787.49 = 533.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.67x = 1,787.49 × 533.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.67x = 953,393.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,393.54/1,191.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.05

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