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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.22, 1,790.04 and 501.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.22, 1,790.04 and 501.27 is: 751.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.22 : 1,790.04 = 501.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.22/1,790.04 = 501.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.22x = 1,790.04 × 501.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.22x = 897,284.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,284.40/1,194.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.36

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