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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.07, 1,788.10 and 542.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.07, 1,788.10 and 542.34 is: 813.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.07 : 1,788.10 = 542.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.07/1,788.10 = 542.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.07x = 1,788.10 × 542.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.07x = 969,763.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,763.50/1,192.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.52

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