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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.76, 1,793.65 and 455.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.76, 1,793.65 and 455.38 is: 683.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.76 : 1,793.65 = 455.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.76/1,793.65 = 455.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.76x = 1,793.65 × 455.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.76x = 816,783.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,783.37/1,195.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.07

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