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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.46, 1,788.03 and 542.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.46, 1,788.03 and 542.84 is: 813.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.46 : 1,788.03 = 542.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.46/1,788.03 = 542.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.46x = 1,788.03 × 542.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.46x = 970,605.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,605.27/1,192.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.96

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