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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.24, 1,791.50 and 464.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.24, 1,791.50 and 464.44 is: 696.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.24 : 1,791.50 = 464.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.24/1,791.50 = 464.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.24x = 1,791.50 × 464.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.24x = 832,044.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,044.26/1,195.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.13

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