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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.06, 1,794.33 and 374.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.06, 1,794.33 and 374.31 is: 561.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.06 : 1,794.33 = 374.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.06/1,794.33 = 374.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.06x = 1,794.33 × 374.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.06x = 671,635.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,635.66/1,196.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.54

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