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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.57, 1,794.25 and 546.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.57, 1,794.25 and 546.75 is: 819.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.57 : 1,794.25 = 546.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.57/1,794.25 = 546.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.57x = 1,794.25 × 546.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.57x = 981,006.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,006.87/1,196.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.85

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