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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.66, 1,792.02 and 414.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.66, 1,792.02 and 414.78 is: 622.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.66 : 1,792.02 = 414.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.66/1,792.02 = 414.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.66x = 1,792.02 × 414.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.66x = 743,294.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,294.06/1,194.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.18

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