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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.52, 1,790.53 and 371.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.52, 1,790.53 and 371.77 is: 557.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.52 : 1,790.53 = 371.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.52/1,790.53 = 371.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.52x = 1,790.53 × 371.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.52x = 665,659.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,659.93/1,193.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.73

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