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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.12, 1,786.98 and 542.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.12, 1,786.98 and 542.68 is: 813.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.12 : 1,786.98 = 542.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.12/1,786.98 = 542.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.12x = 1,786.98 × 542.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.12x = 969,758.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,758.31/1,192.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.47

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