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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.88, 1,788.42 and 542.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.88, 1,788.42 and 542.48 is: 813.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.88 : 1,788.42 = 542.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.88/1,788.42 = 542.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.88x = 1,788.42 × 542.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.88x = 970,182.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,182.08/1,191.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.99

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