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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.49, 1,790.54 and 371.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.49, 1,790.54 and 371.81 is: 557.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.49 : 1,790.54 = 371.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.49/1,790.54 = 371.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.49x = 1,790.54 × 371.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.49x = 665,729.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,729.87/1,193.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.80

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