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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.98, 1,792.46 and 373.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.98, 1,792.46 and 373.32 is: 559.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.98 : 1,792.46 = 373.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.98/1,792.46 = 373.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.98x = 1,792.46 × 373.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.98x = 669,162.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,162.57/1,194.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.98

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