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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.71, 1,789.37 and 371.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.71, 1,789.37 and 371.10 is: 556.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.71 : 1,789.37 = 371.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.71/1,789.37 = 371.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.71x = 1,789.37 × 371.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.71x = 664,035.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,035.21/1,192.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.74

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