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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.74, 1,792.62 and 373.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.74, 1,792.62 and 373.50 is: 559.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.74 : 1,792.62 = 373.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.74/1,792.62 = 373.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.74x = 1,792.62 × 373.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.74x = 669,543.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,543.57/1,195.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.94

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