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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.35, 1,794.37 and 374.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.35, 1,794.37 and 374.70 is: 562.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.35 : 1,794.37 = 374.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.35/1,794.37 = 374.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.35x = 1,794.37 × 374.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.35x = 672,350.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,350.44/1,196.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.00

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