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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.78, 1,790.58 and 372.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.78, 1,790.58 and 372.08 is: 558.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.78 : 1,790.58 = 372.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.78/1,790.58 = 372.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.78x = 1,790.58 × 372.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.78x = 666,239.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,239.01/1,193.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.09

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