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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.26, 1,792.17 and 492.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.26, 1,792.17 and 492.25 is: 738.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.26 : 1,792.17 = 492.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.26/1,792.17 = 492.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.26x = 1,792.17 × 492.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.26x = 882,195.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,195.68/1,195.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.08

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