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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.89, 1,792.20 and 619.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.89, 1,792.20 and 619.17 is: 927.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.89 : 1,792.20 = 619.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.89/1,792.20 = 619.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.89x = 1,792.20 × 619.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.89x = 1,109,676.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,676.47/1,195.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.91

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