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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.18, 1,791.85 and 545.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.18, 1,791.85 and 545.46 is: 817.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.18 : 1,791.85 = 545.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.18/1,791.85 = 545.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.18x = 1,791.85 × 545.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.18x = 977,382.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,382.50/1,195.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.77

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