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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.02, 1,794.28 and 415.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.02, 1,794.28 and 415.96 is: 624.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.02 : 1,794.28 = 415.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.02/1,794.28 = 415.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.02x = 1,794.28 × 415.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.02x = 746,348.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,348.71/1,196.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.03

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