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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.88, 1,790.40 and 463.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.88, 1,790.40 and 463.38 is: 694.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.88 : 1,790.40 = 463.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.88/1,790.40 = 463.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.88x = 1,790.40 × 463.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.88x = 829,635.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,635.55/1,193.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.91

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