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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.86, 1,791.53 and 463.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.86, 1,791.53 and 463.84 is: 695.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.86 : 1,791.53 = 463.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.86/1,791.53 = 463.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.86x = 1,791.53 × 463.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.86x = 830,972.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,972.00/1,194.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.46

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