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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.53, 1,791.93 and 414.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.53, 1,791.93 and 414.78 is: 621.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.53 : 1,791.93 = 414.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.53/1,791.93 = 414.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.53x = 1,791.93 × 414.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.53x = 743,256.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,256.73/1,195.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.70

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