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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.10, 1,792.67 and 373.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.10, 1,792.67 and 373.31 is: 559.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.10 : 1,792.67 = 373.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.10/1,792.67 = 373.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.10x = 1,792.67 × 373.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.10x = 669,224.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,224.25/1,195.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.97

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