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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.21, 1,792.79 and 465.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.21, 1,792.79 and 465.29 is: 697.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.21 : 1,792.79 = 465.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.21/1,792.79 = 465.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.21x = 1,792.79 × 465.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.21x = 834,167.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,167.26/1,195.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.93

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