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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.92, 1,792.76 and 546

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.92, 1,792.76 and 546 is: 818.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.92 : 1,792.76 = 546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.92/1,792.76 = 546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.92x = 1,792.76 × 546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.92x = 978,846.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,846.96/1,195.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.49

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