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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.94, 1,790.91 and 424.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.94, 1,790.91 and 424.50 is: 636.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.94 : 1,790.91 = 424.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.94/1,790.91 = 424.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.94x = 1,790.91 × 424.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.94x = 760,241.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,241.30/1,193.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.75

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