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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.28, 1,789.09 and 461.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.28, 1,789.09 and 461.90 is: 693.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.28 : 1,789.09 = 461.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.28/1,789.09 = 461.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.28x = 1,789.09 × 461.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.28x = 826,383.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,383.99/1,192.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.12

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