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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.41, 1,793.25 and 546.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.41, 1,793.25 and 546.33 is: 819.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.41 : 1,793.25 = 546.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.41/1,793.25 = 546.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.41x = 1,793.25 × 546.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.41x = 979,706.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,706.27/1,195.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.56

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