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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.68, 1,790.82 and 372.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.68, 1,790.82 and 372.04 is: 558.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.68 : 1,790.82 = 372.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.68/1,790.82 = 372.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.68x = 1,790.82 × 372.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.68x = 666,256.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,256.67/1,193.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.15

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