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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.56, 1,792.98 and 373.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.56, 1,792.98 and 373.77 is: 560.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.56 : 1,792.98 = 373.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.56/1,792.98 = 373.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.56x = 1,792.98 × 373.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.56x = 670,162.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,162.13/1,195.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.54

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