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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.59, 1,789.77 and 413.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.59, 1,789.77 and 413.48 is: 620.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.59 : 1,789.77 = 413.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.59/1,789.77 = 413.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.59x = 1,789.77 × 413.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.59x = 740,033.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,033.93/1,193.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.01

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