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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.18, 1,788.27 and 462.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.18, 1,788.27 and 462.37 is: 693.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.18 : 1,788.27 = 462.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.18/1,788.27 = 462.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.18x = 1,788.27 × 462.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.18x = 826,842.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,842.40/1,192.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.56

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