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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.92, 1,794.06 and 374.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.92, 1,794.06 and 374.10 is: 561.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.92 : 1,794.06 = 374.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.92/1,794.06 = 374.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.92x = 1,794.06 × 374.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.92x = 671,157.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,157.85/1,195.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.21

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