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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.74, 1,789.50 and 463.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.74, 1,789.50 and 463.16 is: 694.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.74 : 1,789.50 = 463.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.74/1,789.50 = 463.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.74x = 1,789.50 × 463.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.74x = 828,824.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,824.82/1,193.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.31

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