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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.87, 1,793.91 and 465.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.87, 1,793.91 and 465.50 is: 698.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.87 : 1,793.91 = 465.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.87/1,793.91 = 465.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.87x = 1,793.91 × 465.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.87x = 835,053.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,053.81/1,195.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.28

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