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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.24, 1,794.26 and 416.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.24, 1,794.26 and 416.11 is: 624.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.24 : 1,794.26 = 416.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.24/1,794.26 = 416.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.24x = 1,794.26 × 416.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.24x = 746,604.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,604.00/1,196.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.13

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