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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.57, 1,793.58 and 373.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.57, 1,793.58 and 373.81 is: 560.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.57 : 1,793.58 = 373.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.57/1,793.58 = 373.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.57x = 1,793.58 × 373.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.57x = 670,458.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,458.14/1,195.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.79

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