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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.65, 1,793.17 and 425.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.65, 1,793.17 and 425.97 is: 638.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.65 : 1,793.17 = 425.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.65/1,793.17 = 425.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.65x = 1,793.17 × 425.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.65x = 763,836.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,836.62/1,195.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.85

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