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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.96, 1,787.96 and 542.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.96, 1,787.96 and 542.88 is: 814.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.96 : 1,787.96 = 542.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.96/1,787.96 = 542.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.96x = 1,787.96 × 542.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.96x = 970,647.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,647.72/1,191.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.33

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