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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.14, 1,791.65 and 464.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.14, 1,791.65 and 464.22 is: 695.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.14 : 1,791.65 = 464.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.14/1,791.65 = 464.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.14x = 1,791.65 × 464.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.14x = 831,717.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,717.44/1,195.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.92

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