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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.20, 1,792.98 and 373.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.20, 1,792.98 and 373.30 is: 560.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.20 : 1,792.98 = 373.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.20/1,792.98 = 373.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.20x = 1,792.98 × 373.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.20x = 669,310.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,310.47/1,195.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.00

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