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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.71, 1,791.36 and 545.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.71, 1,791.36 and 545.09 is: 817.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.71 : 1,791.36 = 545.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.71/1,791.36 = 545.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.71x = 1,791.36 × 545.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.71x = 976,443.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,443.47/1,194.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.31

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