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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.76, 1,791.36 and 463.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.76, 1,791.36 and 463.92 is: 696.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.76 : 1,791.36 = 463.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.76/1,791.36 = 463.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.76x = 1,791.36 × 463.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.76x = 831,047.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,047.73/1,193.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.16

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