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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.56, 1,790.81 and 463.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.56, 1,790.81 and 463.34 is: 695.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.56 : 1,790.81 = 463.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.56/1,790.81 = 463.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.56x = 1,790.81 × 463.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.56x = 829,757.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,757.80/1,193.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.20

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