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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.35, 1,792.56 and 373.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.35, 1,792.56 and 373.35 is: 559.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.35 : 1,792.56 = 373.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.35/1,792.56 = 373.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.35x = 1,792.56 × 373.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.35x = 669,252.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,252.28/1,195.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.88

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