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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.45, 1,791.80 and 372.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.45, 1,791.80 and 372.93 is: 559.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.45 : 1,791.80 = 372.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.45/1,791.80 = 372.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.45x = 1,791.80 × 372.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.45x = 668,215.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,215.97/1,194.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.43

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