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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.54, 1,793.92 and 546.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.54, 1,793.92 and 546.18 is: 819.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.54 : 1,793.92 = 546.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.54/1,793.92 = 546.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.54x = 1,793.92 × 546.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.54x = 979,803.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,803.23/1,195.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.55

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