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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.55, 1,793.30 and 374.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.55, 1,793.30 and 374.21 is: 561.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.55 : 1,793.30 = 374.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.55/1,793.30 = 374.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.55x = 1,793.30 × 374.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.55x = 671,068.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,068.92/1,195.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.31

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