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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.15, 1,791.64 and 425.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.15, 1,791.64 and 425.47 is: 637.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.15 : 1,791.64 = 425.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.15/1,791.64 = 425.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.15x = 1,791.64 × 425.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.15x = 762,291.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,291.84/1,195.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.82

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