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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.50, 1,790.34 and 424

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.50, 1,790.34 and 424 is: 636.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.50 : 1,790.34 = 424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.50/1,790.34 = 424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.50x = 1,790.34 × 424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.50x = 759,104.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,104.16/1,193.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.03

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