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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.63, 1,790.22 and 371.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.63, 1,790.22 and 371.88 is: 557.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.63 : 1,790.22 = 371.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.63/1,790.22 = 371.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.63x = 1,790.22 × 371.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.63x = 665,747.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,747.01/1,193.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.75

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