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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.01, 1,790.53 and 464.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.01, 1,790.53 and 464.19 is: 695.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.01 : 1,790.53 = 464.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.01/1,790.53 = 464.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.01x = 1,790.53 × 464.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.01x = 831,146.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,146.12/1,195.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.51

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