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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.60, 1,790.24 and 424

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.60, 1,790.24 and 424 is: 635.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.60 : 1,790.24 = 424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.60/1,790.24 = 424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.60x = 1,790.24 × 424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.60x = 759,061.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,061.76/1,193.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.94

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