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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.65, 1,793.52 and 426.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.65, 1,793.52 and 426.15 is: 639.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.65 : 1,793.52 = 426.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.65/1,793.52 = 426.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.65x = 1,793.52 × 426.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.65x = 764,308.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,308.55/1,195.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.24

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