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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.38, 1,787.55 and 534.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.38, 1,787.55 and 534.45 is: 801.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.38 : 1,787.55 = 534.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.38/1,787.55 = 534.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.38x = 1,787.55 × 534.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.38x = 955,356.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,356.10/1,192.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.22

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