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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.16, 1,788.06 and 461.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.16, 1,788.06 and 461.65 is: 692.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.16 : 1,788.06 = 461.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.16/1,788.06 = 461.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.16x = 1,788.06 × 461.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.16x = 825,457.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,457.90/1,192.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.41

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