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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.87, 1,792.67 and 373.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.87, 1,792.67 and 373.23 is: 559.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.87 : 1,792.67 = 373.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.87/1,792.67 = 373.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.87x = 1,792.67 × 373.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.87x = 669,076.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,076.36/1,194.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.96

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