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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.80, 1,794.48 and 374.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.80, 1,794.48 and 374.84 is: 562.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.80 : 1,794.48 = 374.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.80/1,794.48 = 374.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.80x = 1,794.48 × 374.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.80x = 672,642.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,642.88/1,196.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.03

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