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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.40, 1,791.30 and 424.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.40, 1,791.30 and 424.72 is: 636.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.40 : 1,791.30 = 424.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.40/1,791.30 = 424.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.40x = 1,791.30 × 424.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.40x = 760,800.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,800.94/1,194.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.97

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