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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195, 1,792.61 and 415.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195, 1,792.61 and 415.14 is: 622.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195 : 1,792.61 = 415.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195/1,792.61 = 415.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195x = 1,792.61 × 415.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195x = 744,184.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,184.12/1,195
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.75

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