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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.22, 1,792.15 and 463.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.22, 1,792.15 and 463.94 is: 695.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.22 : 1,792.15 = 463.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.22/1,792.15 = 463.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.22x = 1,792.15 × 463.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.22x = 831,453.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,453.39/1,195.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.65

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