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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.97, 1,793.14 and 501.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.97, 1,793.14 and 501.58 is: 752.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.97 : 1,793.14 = 501.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.97/1,793.14 = 501.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.97x = 1,793.14 × 501.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.97x = 899,403.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,403.16/1,194.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.66

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