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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.97, 1,793.54 and 502.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.97, 1,793.54 and 502.30 is: 753.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.97 : 1,793.54 = 502.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.97/1,793.54 = 502.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.97x = 1,793.54 × 502.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.97x = 900,898.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,898.64/1,195.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.28

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