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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.12, 1,790.71 and 501.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.12, 1,790.71 and 501.11 is: 751.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.12 : 1,790.71 = 501.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.12/1,790.71 = 501.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.12x = 1,790.71 × 501.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.12x = 897,342.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,342.69/1,194.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.47

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