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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.64, 1,794.48 and 547.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.64, 1,794.48 and 547.92 is: 821.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.64 : 1,794.48 = 547.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.64/1,794.48 = 547.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.64x = 1,794.48 × 547.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.64x = 983,231.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,231.48/1,196.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.66

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