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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.72, 1,790.79 and 501.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.72, 1,790.79 and 501.77 is: 752.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.72 : 1,790.79 = 501.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.72/1,790.79 = 501.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.72x = 1,790.79 × 501.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.72x = 898,560.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,560.22/1,194.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.11

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