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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.36, 1,791.14 and 361.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.36, 1,791.14 and 361.58 is: 542.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.36 : 1,791.14 = 361.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.36/1,791.14 = 361.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.36x = 1,791.14 × 361.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.36x = 647,640.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,640.40/1,194.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.25

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