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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.33, 1,790.30 and 371.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.33, 1,790.30 and 371.61 is: 557.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.33 : 1,790.30 = 371.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.33/1,790.30 = 371.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.33x = 1,790.30 × 371.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.33x = 665,294.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,294.31/1,193.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.51

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