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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.03, 1,789.59 and 371.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.03, 1,789.59 and 371.48 is: 557.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.03 : 1,789.59 = 371.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.03/1,789.59 = 371.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.03x = 1,789.59 × 371.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.03x = 664,796.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,796.89/1,193.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.23

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