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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.68, 1,793.42 and 373.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.68, 1,793.42 and 373.92 is: 560.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.68 : 1,793.42 = 373.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.68/1,793.42 = 373.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.68x = 1,793.42 × 373.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.68x = 670,600.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,600.60/1,195.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.85

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