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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.52, 1,792.19 and 425.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.52, 1,792.19 and 425.84 is: 638.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.52 : 1,792.19 = 425.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.52/1,792.19 = 425.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.52x = 1,792.19 × 425.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.52x = 763,186.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,186.19/1,195.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.37

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