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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.12, 1,791.54 and 372.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.12, 1,791.54 and 372.48 is: 558.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.12 : 1,791.54 = 372.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.12/1,791.54 = 372.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.12x = 1,791.54 × 372.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.12x = 667,312.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,312.82/1,194.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.83

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