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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.32, 1,790.12 and 371.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.32, 1,790.12 and 371.37 is: 557.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.32 : 1,790.12 = 371.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.32/1,790.12 = 371.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.32x = 1,790.12 × 371.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.32x = 664,796.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,796.86/1,193.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.10

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