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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.66, 1,793.95 and 465.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.66, 1,793.95 and 465.75 is: 698.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.66 : 1,793.95 = 465.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.66/1,793.95 = 465.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.66x = 1,793.95 × 465.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.66x = 835,532.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,532.21/1,195.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.80

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