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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.59, 1,792.36 and 454.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.59, 1,792.36 and 454.79 is: 681.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.59 : 1,792.36 = 454.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.59/1,792.36 = 454.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.59x = 1,792.36 × 454.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.59x = 815,147.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,147.40/1,195.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.80

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