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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.81, 1,790.07 and 371.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.81, 1,790.07 and 371.86 is: 557.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.81 : 1,790.07 = 371.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.81/1,790.07 = 371.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.81x = 1,790.07 × 371.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.81x = 665,653.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,653.57/1,193.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.59

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