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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.51, 1,792.86 and 545.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.51, 1,792.86 and 545.89 is: 818.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.51 : 1,792.86 = 545.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.51/1,792.86 = 545.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.51x = 1,792.86 × 545.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.51x = 978,704.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,704.35/1,195.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.65

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