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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.02, 1,789.80 and 371.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.02, 1,789.80 and 371.25 is: 556.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.02 : 1,789.80 = 371.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.02/1,789.80 = 371.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.02x = 1,789.80 × 371.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.02x = 664,454.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,454.30/1,193.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.95

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