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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.18, 1,787.93 and 461.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.18, 1,787.93 and 461.60 is: 692.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.18 : 1,787.93 = 461.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.18/1,787.93 = 461.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.18x = 1,787.93 × 461.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.18x = 825,308.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,308.49/1,192.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.27

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