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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.92, 1,792.31 and 373.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.92, 1,792.31 and 373.10 is: 559.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.92 : 1,792.31 = 373.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.92/1,792.31 = 373.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.92x = 1,792.31 × 373.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.92x = 668,702.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,702.83/1,194.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.62

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