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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.23, 1,789.24 and 413.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.23, 1,789.24 and 413.15 is: 619.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.23 : 1,789.24 = 413.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.23/1,789.24 = 413.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.23x = 1,789.24 × 413.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.23x = 739,225.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,225.37/1,193.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.52

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