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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.95, 1,792.73 and 464.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.95, 1,792.73 and 464.74 is: 697.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.95 : 1,792.73 = 464.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.95/1,792.73 = 464.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.95x = 1,792.73 × 464.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.95x = 833,150.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,150.02/1,194.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.22

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