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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.08, 1,794.23 and 465.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.08, 1,794.23 and 465.71 is: 698.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.08 : 1,794.23 = 465.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.08/1,794.23 = 465.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.08x = 1,794.23 × 465.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.08x = 835,590.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,590.85/1,196.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.61

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