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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.93, 1,792.39 and 373.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.93, 1,792.39 and 373.13 is: 559.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.93 : 1,792.39 = 373.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.93/1,792.39 = 373.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.93x = 1,792.39 × 373.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.93x = 668,795.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,795.44/1,194.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.70

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