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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.80, 1,792.38 and 373.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.80, 1,792.38 and 373.14 is: 559.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.80 : 1,792.38 = 373.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.80/1,792.38 = 373.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.80x = 1,792.38 × 373.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.80x = 668,808.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,808.67/1,194.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.77

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