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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.25, 1,793.59 and 546.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.25, 1,793.59 and 546.04 is: 819.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.25 : 1,793.59 = 546.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.25/1,793.59 = 546.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.25x = 1,793.59 × 546.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.25x = 979,360.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,360.19/1,195.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.38

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