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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.58, 1,791.03 and 545.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.58, 1,791.03 and 545.86 is: 818.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.58 : 1,791.03 = 545.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.58/1,791.03 = 545.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.58x = 1,791.03 × 545.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.58x = 977,651.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,651.64/1,194.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.41

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