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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.94, 1,788.33 and 533.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.94, 1,788.33 and 533.76 is: 800.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.94 : 1,788.33 = 533.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.94/1,788.33 = 533.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.94x = 1,788.33 × 533.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.94x = 954,537.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,537.02/1,191.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.83

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