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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.68, 1,791.92 and 500.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.68, 1,791.92 and 500.96 is: 751.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.68 : 1,791.92 = 500.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.68/1,791.92 = 500.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.68x = 1,791.92 × 500.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.68x = 897,680.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,680.24/1,194.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.40

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