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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.32, 1,789.46 and 578.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.32, 1,789.46 and 578.32 is: 866.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.32 : 1,789.46 = 578.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.32/1,789.46 = 578.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.32x = 1,789.46 × 578.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.32x = 1,034,880.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,880.51/1,194.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.50

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