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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.75, 1,793.66 and 374.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.75, 1,793.66 and 374.09 is: 561.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.75 : 1,793.66 = 374.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.75/1,793.66 = 374.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.75x = 1,793.66 × 374.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.75x = 670,990.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,990.27/1,195.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.15

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