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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.92, 1,792.82 and 415.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.92, 1,792.82 and 415.37 is: 622.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.92 : 1,792.82 = 415.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.92/1,792.82 = 415.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.92x = 1,792.82 × 415.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.92x = 744,672.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,672.60/1,195.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.68

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