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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.34, 1,794.51 and 374.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.34, 1,794.51 and 374.64 is: 561.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.34 : 1,794.51 = 374.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.34/1,794.51 = 374.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.34x = 1,794.51 × 374.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.34x = 672,295.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,295.23/1,196.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.96

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