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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.92, 1,794.22 and 465.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.92, 1,794.22 and 465.71 is: 698.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.92 : 1,794.22 = 465.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.92/1,794.22 = 465.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.92x = 1,794.22 × 465.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.92x = 835,576.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,576.06/1,195.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.69

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