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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.71, 1,792.16 and 464.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.71, 1,792.16 and 464.28 is: 696.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.71 : 1,792.16 = 464.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.71/1,792.16 = 464.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.71x = 1,792.16 × 464.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.71x = 832,061.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,061.72/1,194.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.46

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