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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.89, 1,790.81 and 372.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.89, 1,790.81 and 372.16 is: 558.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.89 : 1,790.81 = 372.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.89/1,790.81 = 372.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.89x = 1,790.81 × 372.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.89x = 666,457.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,457.03/1,193.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.23

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