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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.89, 1,793.33 and 373.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.89, 1,793.33 and 373.94 is: 560.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.89 : 1,793.33 = 373.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.89/1,793.33 = 373.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.89x = 1,793.33 × 373.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.89x = 670,595.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,595.95/1,195.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.75

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