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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.14, 1,794.48 and 374.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.14, 1,794.48 and 374.53 is: 561.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.14 : 1,794.48 = 374.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.14/1,794.48 = 374.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.14x = 1,794.48 × 374.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.14x = 672,086.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,086.59/1,196.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.88

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