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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.92, 1,792.54 and 372.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.92, 1,792.54 and 372.97 is: 559.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.92 : 1,792.54 = 372.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.92/1,792.54 = 372.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.92x = 1,792.54 × 372.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.92x = 668,554.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,554.68/1,194.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.50

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