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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.64, 1,794.71 and 547.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.64, 1,794.71 and 547.22 is: 820.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.64 : 1,794.71 = 547.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.64/1,794.71 = 547.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.64x = 1,794.71 × 547.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.64x = 982,089.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,089.50/1,196.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.71

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