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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.79, 1,793.22 and 415.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.79, 1,793.22 and 415.59 is: 623.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.79 : 1,793.22 = 415.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.79/1,793.22 = 415.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.79x = 1,793.22 × 415.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.79x = 745,244.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,244.30/1,195.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.23

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