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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.36, 1,789.29 and 462.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.36, 1,789.29 and 462.77 is: 693.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.36 : 1,789.29 = 462.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.36/1,789.29 = 462.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.36x = 1,789.29 × 462.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.36x = 828,020.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,020.79/1,193.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.86

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