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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.52, 1,792.56 and 425

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.52, 1,792.56 and 425 is: 637.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.52 : 1,792.56 = 425 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.52/1,792.56 = 425/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.52x = 1,792.56 × 425
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.52x = 761,838
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,838/1,194.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.78

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