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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.16, 1,791 and 372.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.16, 1,791 and 372.23 is: 558.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.16 : 1,791 = 372.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.16/1,791 = 372.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.16x = 1,791 × 372.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.16x = 666,668.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,668.41/1,194.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.28

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