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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.66, 1,792.53 and 545.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.66, 1,792.53 and 545.22 is: 818.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.66 : 1,792.53 = 545.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.66/1,792.53 = 545.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.66x = 1,792.53 × 545.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.66x = 977,323.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,323.21/1,194.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.08

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