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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.14, 1,792.50 and 464.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.14, 1,792.50 and 464.73 is: 697.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.14 : 1,792.50 = 464.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.14/1,792.50 = 464.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.14x = 1,792.50 × 464.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.14x = 833,028.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,028.53/1,195.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.01

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