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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.97, 1,794.15 and 465.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.97, 1,794.15 and 465.35 is: 698.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.97 : 1,794.15 = 465.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.97/1,794.15 = 465.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.97x = 1,794.15 × 465.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.97x = 834,898.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,898.73/1,195.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.10

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