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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.09, 1,791.23 and 372.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.09, 1,791.23 and 372.39 is: 558.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.09 : 1,791.23 = 372.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.09/1,791.23 = 372.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.09x = 1,791.23 × 372.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.09x = 667,034.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,034.28/1,194.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.61

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