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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.78, 1,794.50 and 465.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.78, 1,794.50 and 465.37 is: 698.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.78 : 1,794.50 = 465.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.78/1,794.50 = 465.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.78x = 1,794.50 × 465.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.78x = 835,106.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,106.47/1,195.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.38

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