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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.37, 1,791.92 and 372.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.37, 1,791.92 and 372.73 is: 559.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.37 : 1,791.92 = 372.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.37/1,791.92 = 372.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.37x = 1,791.92 × 372.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.37x = 667,900.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,900.48/1,194.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.21

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