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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.13, 1,790.73 and 463.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.13, 1,790.73 and 463.61 is: 695.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.13 : 1,790.73 = 463.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.13/1,790.73 = 463.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.13x = 1,790.73 × 463.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.13x = 830,191.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,191.38/1,194.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.23

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