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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.44, 1,790 and 371.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.44, 1,790 and 371.56 is: 557.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.44 : 1,790 = 371.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.44/1,790 = 371.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.44x = 1,790 × 371.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.44x = 665,092.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,092.40/1,193.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.29

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