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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.51, 1,789.63 and 371.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.51, 1,789.63 and 371.45 is: 556.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.51 : 1,789.63 = 371.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.51/1,789.63 = 371.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.51x = 1,789.63 × 371.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.51x = 664,761.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,761.61/1,193.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.98

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