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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.95, 1,793.28 and 465.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.95, 1,793.28 and 465.33 is: 697.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.95 : 1,793.28 = 465.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.95/1,793.28 = 465.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.95x = 1,793.28 × 465.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.95x = 834,466.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,466.98/1,195.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.74

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