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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.93, 1,794.12 and 374.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.93, 1,794.12 and 374.02 is: 561.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.93 : 1,794.12 = 374.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.93/1,794.12 = 374.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.93x = 1,794.12 × 374.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.93x = 671,030.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,030.87/1,195.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.09

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