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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.19, 1,790.71 and 372.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.19, 1,790.71 and 372.47 is: 558.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.19 : 1,790.71 = 372.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.19/1,790.71 = 372.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.19x = 1,790.71 × 372.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.19x = 666,985.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,985.75/1,194.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.53

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