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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.51, 1,791.18 and 372.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.51, 1,791.18 and 372.87 is: 559.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.51 : 1,791.18 = 372.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.51/1,791.18 = 372.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.51x = 1,791.18 × 372.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.51x = 667,877.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,877.29/1,194.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.12

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