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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.37, 1,792.36 and 464.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.37, 1,792.36 and 464.09 is: 695.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.37 : 1,792.36 = 464.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.37/1,792.36 = 464.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.37x = 1,792.36 × 464.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.37x = 831,816.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,816.35/1,195.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.87

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