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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.56, 1,792.98 and 464.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.56, 1,792.98 and 464.96 is: 697.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.56 : 1,792.98 = 464.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.56/1,792.98 = 464.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.56x = 1,792.98 × 464.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.56x = 833,668.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,668.46/1,195.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.30

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