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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.60, 1,788.74 and 932.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.60, 1,788.74 and 932.44 is: 1,397.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.60 : 1,788.74 = 932.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.60/1,788.74 = 932.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.60x = 1,788.74 × 932.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.60x = 1,667,892.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,892.73/1,193.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.36

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