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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.71, 1,794.36 and 547.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.71, 1,794.36 and 547.09 is: 820.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.71 : 1,794.36 = 547.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.71/1,794.36 = 547.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.71x = 1,794.36 × 547.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.71x = 981,676.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,676.41/1,196.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.31

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