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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.28, 1,791.78 and 464.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.28, 1,791.78 and 464.62 is: 696.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.28 : 1,791.78 = 464.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.28/1,791.78 = 464.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.28x = 1,791.78 × 464.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.28x = 832,496.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,496.82/1,195.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.49

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