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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.59, 1,792.89 and 464.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.59, 1,792.89 and 464.70 is: 696.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.59 : 1,792.89 = 464.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.59/1,792.89 = 464.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.59x = 1,792.89 × 464.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.59x = 833,155.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,155.98/1,195.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.86

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