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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.56, 1,792.56 and 424.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.56, 1,792.56 and 424.96 is: 637.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.56 : 1,792.56 = 424.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.56/1,792.56 = 424.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.56x = 1,792.56 × 424.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.56x = 761,766.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,766.30/1,194.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.70

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