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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.44, 1,789.58 and 371.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.44, 1,789.58 and 371.72 is: 557.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.44 : 1,789.58 = 371.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.44/1,789.58 = 371.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.44x = 1,789.58 × 371.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.44x = 665,222.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,222.68/1,193.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.40

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