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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.94, 1,790.61 and 535.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.94, 1,790.61 and 535.44 is: 803.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.94 : 1,790.61 = 535.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.94/1,790.61 = 535.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.94x = 1,790.61 × 535.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.94x = 958,768.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,768.93/1,193.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.03

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