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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.11, 1,793.46 and 464.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.11, 1,793.46 and 464.83 is: 696.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.11 : 1,793.46 = 464.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.11/1,793.46 = 464.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.11x = 1,793.46 × 464.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.11x = 833,651.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,651.27/1,196.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.97

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