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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.15, 1,792.67 and 492.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.15, 1,792.67 and 492.27 is: 738.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.15 : 1,792.67 = 492.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.15/1,792.67 = 492.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.15x = 1,792.67 × 492.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.15x = 882,481.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,481.13/1,195.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.39

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