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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.04, 1,789.68 and 442.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.04, 1,789.68 and 442.75 is: 664.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.04 : 1,789.68 = 442.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.04/1,789.68 = 442.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.04x = 1,789.68 × 442.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.04x = 792,381.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,381.40/1,193.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.17

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