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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.94, 1,793.45 and 465.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.94, 1,793.45 and 465.42 is: 697.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.94 : 1,793.45 = 465.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.94/1,793.45 = 465.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.94x = 1,793.45 × 465.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.94x = 834,707.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,707.50/1,195.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.95

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