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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.76, 1,790.37 and 371.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.76, 1,790.37 and 371.58 is: 557.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.76 : 1,790.37 = 371.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.76/1,790.37 = 371.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.76x = 1,790.37 × 371.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.76x = 665,265.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,265.68/1,193.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.29

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