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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.18, 1,790.36 and 544.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.18, 1,790.36 and 544.46 is: 816.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.18 : 1,790.36 = 544.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.18/1,790.36 = 544.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.18x = 1,790.36 × 544.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.18x = 974,767.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,767.73/1,194.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.27

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