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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.89, 1,790.72 and 544.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.89, 1,790.72 and 544.19 is: 815.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.89 : 1,790.72 = 544.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.89/1,790.72 = 544.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.89x = 1,790.72 × 544.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.89x = 974,489.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,489.20/1,194.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.55

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