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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.83, 1,790.42 and 501.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.83, 1,790.42 and 501.12 is: 750.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.83 : 1,790.42 = 501.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.83/1,790.42 = 501.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.83x = 1,790.42 × 501.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.83x = 897,223.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,223.24/1,194.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.92

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