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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.38, 1,794.07 and 503.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.38, 1,794.07 and 503.36 is: 754.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.38 : 1,794.07 = 503.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.38/1,794.07 = 503.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.38x = 1,794.07 × 503.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.38x = 903,063.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,063.08/1,196.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.83

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