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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.24, 1,788.96 and 544.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.24, 1,788.96 and 544.08 is: 815.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.24 : 1,788.96 = 544.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.24/1,788.96 = 544.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.24x = 1,788.96 × 544.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.24x = 973,337.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,337.36/1,194.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.03

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