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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.28, 1,794.90 and 466.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.28, 1,794.90 and 466.08 is: 699.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.28 : 1,794.90 = 466.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.28/1,794.90 = 466.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.28x = 1,794.90 × 466.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.28x = 836,566.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,566.99/1,196.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.31

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