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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.01, 1,792.31 and 545.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.01, 1,792.31 and 545.59 is: 818.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.01 : 1,792.31 = 545.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.01/1,792.31 = 545.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.01x = 1,792.31 × 545.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.01x = 977,866.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,866.41/1,195.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.29

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