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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.18, 1,792.38 and 373.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.18, 1,792.38 and 373.24 is: 559.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.18 : 1,792.38 = 373.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.18/1,792.38 = 373.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.18x = 1,792.38 × 373.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.18x = 668,987.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,987.91/1,195.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.74

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