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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.60, 1,791.26 and 463.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.60, 1,791.26 and 463.74 is: 695.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.60 : 1,791.26 = 463.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.60/1,791.26 = 463.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.60x = 1,791.26 × 463.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.60x = 830,678.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,678.91/1,194.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.36

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