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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.34, 1,792.98 and 465.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.34, 1,792.98 and 465.42 is: 698.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.34 : 1,792.98 = 465.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.34/1,792.98 = 465.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.34x = 1,792.98 × 465.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.34x = 834,488.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,488.75/1,195.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.12

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