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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.53, 1,792.11 and 502.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.53, 1,792.11 and 502.39 is: 753.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.53 : 1,792.11 = 502.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.53/1,792.11 = 502.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.53x = 1,792.11 × 502.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.53x = 900,342.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,342.27/1,195.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.09

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