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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.65, 1,792.68 and 501.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.65, 1,792.68 and 501.26 is: 752.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.65 : 1,792.68 = 501.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.65/1,792.68 = 501.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.65x = 1,792.68 × 501.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.65x = 898,587.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,587.31/1,194.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.18

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