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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.76, 1,792.06 and 501.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.76, 1,792.06 and 501.12 is: 751.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.76 : 1,792.06 = 501.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.76/1,792.06 = 501.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.76x = 1,792.06 × 501.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.76x = 898,037.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,037.11/1,194.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.65

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