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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.56, 1,793.58 and 426.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.56, 1,793.58 and 426.04 is: 639.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.56 : 1,793.58 = 426.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.56/1,793.58 = 426.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.56x = 1,793.58 × 426.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.56x = 764,136.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,136.82/1,195.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.15

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