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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.26, 1,791.90 and 501.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.26, 1,791.90 and 501.09 is: 751.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.26 : 1,791.90 = 501.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.26/1,791.90 = 501.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.26x = 1,791.90 × 501.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.26x = 897,903.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,903.17/1,194.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.85

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