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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.74, 1,792 and 373.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.74, 1,792 and 373.04 is: 559.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.74 : 1,792 = 373.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.74/1,792 = 373.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.74x = 1,792 × 373.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.74x = 668,487.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,487.68/1,194.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.53

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