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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.51, 1,791.50 and 425.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.51, 1,791.50 and 425.01 is: 637.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.51 : 1,791.50 = 425.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.51/1,791.50 = 425.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.51x = 1,791.50 × 425.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.51x = 761,403.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,403.29/1,194.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.42

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