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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.05, 1,792.55 and 373.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.05, 1,792.55 and 373.71 is: 560.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.05 : 1,792.55 = 373.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.05/1,792.55 = 373.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.05x = 1,792.55 × 373.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.05x = 669,891.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,891.99/1,195.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.56

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