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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.29, 1,791.50 and 372.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.29, 1,791.50 and 372.54 is: 558.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.29 : 1,791.50 = 372.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.29/1,791.50 = 372.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.29x = 1,791.50 × 372.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.29x = 667,405.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,405.41/1,194.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.83

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