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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.99, 1,792.79 and 464.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.99, 1,792.79 and 464.78 is: 697.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.99 : 1,792.79 = 464.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.99/1,792.79 = 464.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.99x = 1,792.79 × 464.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.99x = 833,252.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,252.94/1,194.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.29

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