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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.91, 1,793.73 and 545.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.91, 1,793.73 and 545.79 is: 819.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.91 : 1,793.73 = 545.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.91/1,793.73 = 545.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.91x = 1,793.73 × 545.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.91x = 978,999.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,999.90/1,194.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.31

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