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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.12, 1,792.88 and 373.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.12, 1,792.88 and 373.22 is: 559.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.12 : 1,792.88 = 373.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.12/1,792.88 = 373.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.12x = 1,792.88 × 373.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.12x = 669,148.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,148.15/1,195.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.90

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