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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.74, 1,790.91 and 577.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.74, 1,790.91 and 577.73 is: 866.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.74 : 1,790.91 = 577.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.74/1,790.91 = 577.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.74x = 1,790.91 × 577.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.74x = 1,034,666.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,666.91/1,193.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.75

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