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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.02, 1,789.81 and 462.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.02, 1,789.81 and 462.67 is: 694.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.02 : 1,789.81 = 462.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.02/1,789.81 = 462.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.02x = 1,789.81 × 462.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.02x = 828,085.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,085.76/1,193.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.11

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