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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.70, 1,790.06 and 462.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.70, 1,790.06 and 462.48 is: 694.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.70 : 1,790.06 = 462.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.70/1,790.06 = 462.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.70x = 1,790.06 × 462.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.70x = 827,866.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,866.95/1,192.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.11

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