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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.33, 1,791.70 and 372.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.33, 1,791.70 and 372.49 is: 558.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.33 : 1,791.70 = 372.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.33/1,791.70 = 372.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.33x = 1,791.70 × 372.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.33x = 667,390.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,390.33/1,194.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.80

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