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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.39, 1,792.01 and 464.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.39, 1,792.01 and 464.46 is: 696.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.39 : 1,792.01 = 464.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.39/1,792.01 = 464.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.39x = 1,792.01 × 464.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.39x = 832,316.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,316.96/1,195.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.27

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