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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.99, 1,788.83 and 359.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.99, 1,788.83 and 359.93 is: 539.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.99 : 1,788.83 = 359.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.99/1,788.83 = 359.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.99x = 1,788.83 × 359.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.99x = 643,853.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,853.58/1,192.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.70

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