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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.05, 1,791.16 and 500.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.05, 1,791.16 and 500.02 is: 750.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.05 : 1,791.16 = 500.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.05/1,791.16 = 500.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.05x = 1,791.16 × 500.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.05x = 895,604.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,604.37/1,194.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.06

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