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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.48, 1,794.30 and 545.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.48, 1,794.30 and 545.86 is: 819.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.48 : 1,794.30 = 545.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.48/1,794.30 = 545.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.48x = 1,794.30 × 545.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.48x = 979,436.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,436.60/1,195.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.28

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