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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.73, 1,793.78 and 373.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.73, 1,793.78 and 373.90 is: 560.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.73 : 1,793.78 = 373.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.73/1,793.78 = 373.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.73x = 1,793.78 × 373.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.73x = 670,694.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,694.34/1,195.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.91

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