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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.80, 1,788.48 and 542.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.80, 1,788.48 and 542.88 is: 813.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.80 : 1,788.48 = 542.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.80/1,788.48 = 542.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.80x = 1,788.48 × 542.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.80x = 970,930.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,930.02/1,192.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.99

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