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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.48, 1,791.68 and 316.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.48, 1,791.68 and 316.98 is: 475.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.48 : 1,791.68 = 316.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.48/1,791.68 = 316.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.48x = 1,791.68 × 316.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.48x = 567,925.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,925.14/1,194.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.46

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