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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.45, 1,792.55 and 545.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.45, 1,792.55 and 545.63 is: 818.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.45 : 1,792.55 = 545.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.45/1,792.55 = 545.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.45x = 1,792.55 × 545.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.45x = 978,061.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,061.46/1,195.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.16

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