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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.03, 1,786.70 and 534.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.03, 1,786.70 and 534.44 is: 801.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.03 : 1,786.70 = 534.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.03/1,786.70 = 534.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.03x = 1,786.70 × 534.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.03x = 954,889.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,889.75/1,192.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.06

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