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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.99, 1,790.69 and 535.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.99, 1,790.69 and 535.50 is: 803.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.99 : 1,790.69 = 535.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.99/1,790.69 = 535.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.99x = 1,790.69 × 535.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.99x = 958,911.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,911.82/1,193.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.11

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