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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.70, 1,792.26 and 372.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.70, 1,792.26 and 372.94 is: 559.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.70 : 1,792.26 = 372.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.70/1,792.26 = 372.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.70x = 1,792.26 × 372.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.70x = 668,405.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,405.44/1,194.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.48

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