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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.01, 1,792.45 and 373.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.01, 1,792.45 and 373.19 is: 559.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.01 : 1,792.45 = 373.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.01/1,792.45 = 373.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.01x = 1,792.45 × 373.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.01x = 668,927.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,927.05/1,195.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.77

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