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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.67, 1,794.70 and 374.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.67, 1,794.70 and 374.93 is: 562.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.67 : 1,794.70 = 374.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.67/1,794.70 = 374.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.67x = 1,794.70 × 374.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.67x = 672,886.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,886.87/1,196.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.30

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