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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.14, 1,790.64 and 545.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.14, 1,790.64 and 545.52 is: 817.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.14 : 1,790.64 = 545.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.14/1,790.64 = 545.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.14x = 1,790.64 × 545.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.14x = 976,829.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,829.93/1,195.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.34

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