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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194, 1,791.01 and 372.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194, 1,791.01 and 372.25 is: 558.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194 : 1,791.01 = 372.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194/1,791.01 = 372.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194x = 1,791.01 × 372.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194x = 666,703.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,703.47/1,194
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.38

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