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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.74, 1,793.79 and 502.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.74, 1,793.79 and 502.65 is: 754.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.74 : 1,793.79 = 502.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.74/1,793.79 = 502.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.74x = 1,793.79 × 502.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.74x = 901,648.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,648.54/1,195.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.05

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