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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.76, 1,793.88 and 426.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.76, 1,793.88 and 426.24 is: 639.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.76 : 1,793.88 = 426.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.76/1,793.88 = 426.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.76x = 1,793.88 × 426.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.76x = 764,623.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,623.41/1,195.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.45

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