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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.95, 1,788.30 and 461.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.95, 1,788.30 and 461.52 is: 692.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.95 : 1,788.30 = 461.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.95/1,788.30 = 461.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.95x = 1,788.30 × 461.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.95x = 825,336.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,336.22/1,191.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.43

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