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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.50, 1,793.22 and 373.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.50, 1,793.22 and 373.74 is: 560.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.50 : 1,793.22 = 373.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.50/1,793.22 = 373.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.50x = 1,793.22 × 373.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.50x = 670,198.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,198.04/1,195.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.60

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