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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.45, 1,790.05 and 617.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.45, 1,790.05 and 617.73 is: 925.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.45 : 1,790.05 = 617.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.45/1,790.05 = 617.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.45x = 1,790.05 × 617.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.45x = 1,105,767.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,767.59/1,194.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.75

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