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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.48, 1,790.13 and 371.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.48, 1,790.13 and 371.67 is: 557.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.48 : 1,790.13 = 371.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.48/1,790.13 = 371.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.48x = 1,790.13 × 371.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.48x = 665,337.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,337.62/1,193.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.48

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