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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.54, 1,788.47 and 461.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.54, 1,788.47 and 461.70 is: 692.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.54 : 1,788.47 = 461.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.54/1,788.47 = 461.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.54x = 1,788.47 × 461.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.54x = 825,736.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,736.60/1,192.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.42

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