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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.26, 1,791.16 and 500.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.26, 1,791.16 and 500.74 is: 751.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.26 : 1,791.16 = 500.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.26/1,791.16 = 500.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.26x = 1,791.16 × 500.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.26x = 896,905.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,905.46/1,194.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.01

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