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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.49, 1,794.63 and 374.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.49, 1,794.63 and 374.67 is: 561.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.49 : 1,794.63 = 374.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.49/1,794.63 = 374.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.49x = 1,794.63 × 374.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.49x = 672,394.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,394.02/1,196.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.97

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