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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.54, 1,790.73 and 424.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.54, 1,790.73 and 424.86 is: 636.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.54 : 1,790.73 = 424.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.54/1,790.73 = 424.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.54x = 1,790.73 × 424.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.54x = 760,809.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,809.55/1,194.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.91

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