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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.72, 1,793.74 and 465.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.72, 1,793.74 and 465.52 is: 698.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.72 : 1,793.74 = 465.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.72/1,793.74 = 465.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.72x = 1,793.74 × 465.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.72x = 835,021.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,021.84/1,195.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.34

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