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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.65, 1,791.68 and 424.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.65, 1,791.68 and 424.97 is: 637.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.65 : 1,791.68 = 424.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.65/1,791.68 = 424.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.65x = 1,791.68 × 424.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.65x = 761,408.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,408.12/1,194.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.35

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