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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.55, 1,791.72 and 545.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.55, 1,791.72 and 545.23 is: 817.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.55 : 1,791.72 = 545.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.55/1,791.72 = 545.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.55x = 1,791.72 × 545.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.55x = 976,901.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,901.74/1,194.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.80

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