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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.13, 1,788.82 and 462.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.13, 1,788.82 and 462.38 is: 693.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.13 : 1,788.82 = 462.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.13/1,788.82 = 462.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.13x = 1,788.82 × 462.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.13x = 827,104.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,104.49/1,193.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.22

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