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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.59, 1,790.38 and 371.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.59, 1,790.38 and 371.91 is: 557.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.59 : 1,790.38 = 371.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.59/1,790.38 = 371.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.59x = 1,790.38 × 371.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.59x = 665,860.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,860.23/1,193.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.87

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