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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.31, 1,792.27 and 463.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.31, 1,792.27 and 463.79 is: 695.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.31 : 1,792.27 = 463.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.31/1,792.27 = 463.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.31x = 1,792.27 × 463.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.31x = 831,227.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,227.94/1,194.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.99

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