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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.44, 1,790.64 and 424.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.44, 1,790.64 and 424.48 is: 636.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.44 : 1,790.64 = 424.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.44/1,790.64 = 424.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.44x = 1,790.64 × 424.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.44x = 760,090.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,090.87/1,193.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.89

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