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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.54, 1,792.47 and 464.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.54, 1,792.47 and 464.16 is: 696.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.54 : 1,792.47 = 464.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.54/1,792.47 = 464.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.54x = 1,792.47 × 464.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.54x = 831,992.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,992.88/1,194.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.50

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