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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.02, 1,794.02 and 374.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.02, 1,794.02 and 374.31 is: 561.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.02 : 1,794.02 = 374.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.02/1,794.02 = 374.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.02x = 1,794.02 × 374.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.02x = 671,521.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,521.23/1,196.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.47

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