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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.54, 1,792.08 and 372.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.54, 1,792.08 and 372.84 is: 559.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.54 : 1,792.08 = 372.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.54/1,792.08 = 372.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.54x = 1,792.08 × 372.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.54x = 668,159.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,159.11/1,194.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.34

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