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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.86, 1,794.02 and 373.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.86, 1,794.02 and 373.95 is: 561.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.86 : 1,794.02 = 373.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.86/1,794.02 = 373.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.86x = 1,794.02 × 373.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.86x = 670,871.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,871.91/1,195.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.00

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