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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.54, 1,793.31 and 426.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.54, 1,793.31 and 426.04 is: 639.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.54 : 1,793.31 = 426.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.54/1,793.31 = 426.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.54x = 1,793.31 × 426.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.54x = 764,021.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,021.79/1,195.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.06

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