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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.10, 1,791.57 and 425.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.10, 1,791.57 and 425.42 is: 637.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.10 : 1,791.57 = 425.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.10/1,791.57 = 425.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.10x = 1,791.57 × 425.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.10x = 762,175.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,175.78/1,195.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.75

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