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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.48, 1,792.14 and 425.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.48, 1,792.14 and 425.80 is: 638.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.48 : 1,792.14 = 425.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.48/1,792.14 = 425.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.48x = 1,792.14 × 425.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.48x = 763,087.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,087.13/1,195.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.31

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