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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.72, 1,792.77 and 501.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.72, 1,792.77 and 501.33 is: 752.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.72 : 1,792.77 = 501.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.72/1,792.77 = 501.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.72x = 1,792.77 × 501.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.72x = 898,769.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,769.38/1,194.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.29

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