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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.72, 1,792.80 and 578.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.72, 1,792.80 and 578.64 is: 868.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.72 : 1,792.80 = 578.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.72/1,792.80 = 578.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.72x = 1,792.80 × 578.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.72x = 1,037,385.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,385.79/1,194.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.31

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