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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.37, 1,792.37 and 463.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.37, 1,792.37 and 463.86 is: 696.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.37 : 1,792.37 = 463.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.37/1,792.37 = 463.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.37x = 1,792.37 × 463.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.37x = 831,409.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,409.91/1,194.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.11

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