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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.85, 1,792.91 and 373.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.85, 1,792.91 and 373.68 is: 560.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.85 : 1,792.91 = 373.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.85/1,792.91 = 373.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.85x = 1,792.91 × 373.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.85x = 669,975.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,975.54/1,195.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.25

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