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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.54, 1,791.78 and 544.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.54, 1,791.78 and 544.50 is: 816.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.54 : 1,791.78 = 544.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.54/1,791.78 = 544.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.54x = 1,791.78 × 544.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.54x = 975,624.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,624.21/1,194.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.74

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