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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.49, 1,791.04 and 361.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.49, 1,791.04 and 361.31 is: 541.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.49 : 1,791.04 = 361.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.49/1,791.04 = 361.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.49x = 1,791.04 × 361.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.49x = 647,109.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,109.90/1,194.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.75

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