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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.76, 1,792.78 and 617.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.76, 1,792.78 and 617.50 is: 926.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.76 : 1,792.78 = 617.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.76/1,792.78 = 617.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.76x = 1,792.78 × 617.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.76x = 1,107,041.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,041.65/1,194.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.58

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