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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.28, 1,791.25 and 372.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.28, 1,791.25 and 372.53 is: 558.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.28 : 1,791.25 = 372.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.28/1,791.25 = 372.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.28x = 1,791.25 × 372.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.28x = 667,297.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,297.91/1,194.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.75

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