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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.23, 1,791.65 and 464.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.23, 1,791.65 and 464.02 is: 696.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.23 : 1,791.65 = 464.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.23/1,791.65 = 464.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.23x = 1,791.65 × 464.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.23x = 831,358.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,358.11/1,194.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.14

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