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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.14, 1,790.71 and 371.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.14, 1,790.71 and 371.99 is: 557.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.14 : 1,790.71 = 371.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.14/1,790.71 = 371.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.14x = 1,790.71 × 371.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.14x = 666,129.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,129.76/1,194.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.83

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