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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.02, 1,792.53 and 414.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.02, 1,792.53 and 414.72 is: 622.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.02 : 1,792.53 = 414.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.02/1,792.53 = 414.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.02x = 1,792.53 × 414.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.02x = 743,398.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,398.04/1,195.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.08

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