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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.38, 1,793.75 and 464.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.38, 1,793.75 and 464.86 is: 697.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.38 : 1,793.75 = 464.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.38/1,793.75 = 464.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.38x = 1,793.75 × 464.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.38x = 833,831.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,831.33/1,195.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.54

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