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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.97, 1,790.55 and 463.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.97, 1,790.55 and 463.17 is: 694.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.97 : 1,790.55 = 463.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.97/1,790.55 = 463.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.97x = 1,790.55 × 463.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.97x = 829,329.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,329.04/1,193.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.60

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