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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.20, 1,794.36 and 546.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.20, 1,794.36 and 546.16 is: 819.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.20 : 1,794.36 = 546.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.20/1,794.36 = 546.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.20x = 1,794.36 × 546.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.20x = 980,007.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,007.66/1,196.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.27

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