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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.14, 1,794.45 and 426.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.14, 1,794.45 and 426.64 is: 640.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.14 : 1,794.45 = 426.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.14/1,794.45 = 426.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.14x = 1,794.45 × 426.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.14x = 765,584.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,584.15/1,196.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.05

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