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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.25, 1,791.32 and 544.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.25, 1,791.32 and 544.97 is: 817.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.25 : 1,791.32 = 544.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.25/1,791.32 = 544.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.25x = 1,791.32 × 544.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.25x = 976,221.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,221.50/1,194.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.44

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