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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.65, 1,789.46 and 452.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.65, 1,789.46 and 452.85 is: 678.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.65 : 1,789.46 = 452.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.65/1,789.46 = 452.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.65x = 1,789.46 × 452.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.65x = 810,354.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,354.37/1,193.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.89

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