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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.93, 1,791.94 and 464.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.93, 1,791.94 and 464.33 is: 696.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.93 : 1,791.94 = 464.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.93/1,791.94 = 464.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.93x = 1,791.94 × 464.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.93x = 832,051.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,051.50/1,194.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.32

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