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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.17, 1,794 and 374.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.17, 1,794 and 374.24 is: 561.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.17 : 1,794 = 374.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.17/1,794 = 374.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.17x = 1,794 × 374.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.17x = 671,386.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,386.56/1,196.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.28

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