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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.39, 1,792.35 and 415.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.39, 1,792.35 and 415.21 is: 622.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.39 : 1,792.35 = 415.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.39/1,792.35 = 415.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.39x = 1,792.35 × 415.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.39x = 744,201.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,201.64/1,195.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.56

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