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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.41, 1,791.86 and 464.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.41, 1,791.86 and 464.06 is: 696.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.41 : 1,791.86 = 464.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.41/1,791.86 = 464.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.41x = 1,791.86 × 464.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.41x = 831,532.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,532.71/1,194.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.19

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