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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.05, 1,791.48 and 577.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.05, 1,791.48 and 577.89 is: 866.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.05 : 1,791.48 = 577.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.05/1,791.48 = 577.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.05x = 1,791.48 × 577.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.05x = 1,035,278.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,278.38/1,195.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.31

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