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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.23, 1,793.18 and 501.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.23, 1,793.18 and 501.74 is: 752.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.23 : 1,793.18 = 501.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.23/1,793.18 = 501.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.23x = 1,793.18 × 501.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.23x = 899,698.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,698.66/1,195.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.74

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