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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.44, 1,790.22 and 509

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.44, 1,790.22 and 509 is: 762.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.44 : 1,790.22 = 509 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.44/1,790.22 = 509/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.44x = 1,790.22 × 509
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.44x = 911,221.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,221.98/1,194.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.89

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