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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.33, 1,791.58 and 500.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.33, 1,791.58 and 500.30 is: 750.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.33 : 1,791.58 = 500.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.33/1,791.58 = 500.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.33x = 1,791.58 × 500.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.33x = 896,318.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,318.52/1,194.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.48

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