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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.44, 1,794.93 and 374.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.44, 1,794.93 and 374.63 is: 562.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.44 : 1,794.93 = 374.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.44/1,794.93 = 374.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.44x = 1,794.93 × 374.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.44x = 672,424.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,424.25/1,196.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.02

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