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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.92, 1,791.26 and 545

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.92, 1,791.26 and 545 is: 816.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.92 : 1,791.26 = 545 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.92/1,791.26 = 545/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.92x = 1,791.26 × 545
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.92x = 976,236.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,236.70/1,194.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.99

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