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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.25, 1,790.92 and 463.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.25, 1,790.92 and 463.73 is: 695.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.25 : 1,790.92 = 463.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.25/1,790.92 = 463.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.25x = 1,790.92 × 463.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.25x = 830,501.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,501.01/1,194.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.42

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