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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.80, 1,791.15 and 463.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.80, 1,791.15 and 463.87 is: 695.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.80 : 1,791.15 = 463.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.80/1,791.15 = 463.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.80x = 1,791.15 × 463.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.80x = 830,860.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,860.75/1,193.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.98

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