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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.86, 1,793.19 and 445.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.86, 1,793.19 and 445.11 is: 667.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.86 : 1,793.19 = 445.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.86/1,793.19 = 445.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.86x = 1,793.19 × 445.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.86x = 798,166.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,166.80/1,195.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.44

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