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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.75, 1,787.76 and 542.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.75, 1,787.76 and 542.94 is: 814.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.75 : 1,787.76 = 542.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.75/1,787.76 = 542.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.75x = 1,787.76 × 542.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.75x = 970,646.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,646.41/1,191.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.47

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