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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.56, 1,789.14 and 462.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.56, 1,789.14 and 462.36 is: 693.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.56 : 1,789.14 = 462.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.56/1,789.14 = 462.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.56x = 1,789.14 × 462.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.56x = 827,226.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,226.77/1,192.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.66

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