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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.25, 1,789.86 and 462.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.25, 1,789.86 and 462.83 is: 694.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.25 : 1,789.86 = 462.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.25/1,789.86 = 462.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.25x = 1,789.86 × 462.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.25x = 828,391.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,391.95/1,193.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.23

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