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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.04, 1,791.06 and 424.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.04, 1,791.06 and 424.54 is: 636.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.04 : 1,791.06 = 424.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.04/1,791.06 = 424.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.04x = 1,791.06 × 424.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.04x = 760,376.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,376.61/1,194.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.81

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