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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.41, 1,791.62 and 372.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.41, 1,791.62 and 372.77 is: 559.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.41 : 1,791.62 = 372.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.41/1,791.62 = 372.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.41x = 1,791.62 × 372.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.41x = 667,859.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,859.48/1,194.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.15

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