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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.29, 1,792.45 and 464.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.29, 1,792.45 and 464.67 is: 696.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.29 : 1,792.45 = 464.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.29/1,792.45 = 464.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.29x = 1,792.45 × 464.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.29x = 832,897.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,897.74/1,195.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.82

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