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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.55, 1,792.53 and 501.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.55, 1,792.53 and 501.34 is: 752.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.55 : 1,792.53 = 501.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.55/1,792.53 = 501.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.55x = 1,792.53 × 501.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.55x = 898,665.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,665.87/1,194.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.31

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