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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.19, 1,791.29 and 544.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.19, 1,791.29 and 544.17 is: 816.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.19 : 1,791.29 = 544.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.19/1,791.29 = 544.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.19x = 1,791.29 × 544.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.19x = 974,754.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,754.60/1,194.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.25

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