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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.85, 1,794.96 and 547.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.85, 1,794.96 and 547.44 is: 821.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.85 : 1,794.96 = 547.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.85/1,794.96 = 547.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.85x = 1,794.96 × 547.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.85x = 982,632.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,632.90/1,196.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.02

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