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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.23, 1,791.54 and 502.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.23, 1,791.54 and 502.27 is: 752.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.23 : 1,791.54 = 502.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.23/1,791.54 = 502.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.23x = 1,791.54 × 502.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.23x = 899,836.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,836.80/1,195.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.86

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