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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.36, 1,791.32 and 536.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.36, 1,791.32 and 536.26 is: 804.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.36 : 1,791.32 = 536.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.36/1,791.32 = 536.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.36x = 1,791.32 × 536.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.36x = 960,612.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,612.48/1,194.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.29

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