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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.07, 1,793.44 and 546.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.07, 1,793.44 and 546.45 is: 819.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.07 : 1,793.44 = 546.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.07/1,793.44 = 546.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.07x = 1,793.44 × 546.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.07x = 980,025.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,025.29/1,196.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.37

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