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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.47, 1,794.71 and 546.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.47, 1,794.71 and 546.75 is: 820.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.47 : 1,794.71 = 546.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.47/1,794.71 = 546.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.47x = 1,794.71 × 546.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.47x = 981,255.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,255.98/1,196.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.13

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