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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.84, 1,792.56 and 373.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.84, 1,792.56 and 373.08 is: 559.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.84 : 1,792.56 = 373.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.84/1,792.56 = 373.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.84x = 1,792.56 × 373.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.84x = 668,768.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,768.28/1,194.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.71

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