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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.96, 1,788.96 and 412.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.96, 1,788.96 and 412.84 is: 619.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.96 : 1,788.96 = 412.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.96/1,788.96 = 412.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.96x = 1,788.96 × 412.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.96x = 738,554.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,554.25/1,192.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.09

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