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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.16, 1,791.84 and 424.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.16, 1,791.84 and 424.72 is: 637.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.16 : 1,791.84 = 424.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.16/1,791.84 = 424.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.16x = 1,791.84 × 424.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.16x = 761,030.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,030.28/1,194.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.29

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