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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.83, 1,791.62 and 372.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.83, 1,791.62 and 372.89 is: 559.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.83 : 1,791.62 = 372.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.83/1,791.62 = 372.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.83x = 1,791.62 × 372.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.83x = 668,066.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,066.36/1,194.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.13

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