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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.83, 1,790.73 and 463.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.83, 1,790.73 and 463.92 is: 695.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.83 : 1,790.73 = 463.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.83/1,790.73 = 463.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.83x = 1,790.73 × 463.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.83x = 830,748.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,748.75/1,193.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.87

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