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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.95, 1,789.59 and 371.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.95, 1,789.59 and 371.28 is: 556.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.95 : 1,789.59 = 371.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.95/1,789.59 = 371.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.95x = 1,789.59 × 371.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.95x = 664,438.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,438.98/1,192.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.97

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