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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.98, 1,793.54 and 415.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.98, 1,793.54 and 415.82 is: 623.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.98 : 1,793.54 = 415.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.98/1,793.54 = 415.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.98x = 1,793.54 × 415.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.98x = 745,789.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,789.80/1,195.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.58

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