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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.36, 1,794.36 and 416.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.36, 1,794.36 and 416.48 is: 624.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.36 : 1,794.36 = 416.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.36/1,794.36 = 416.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.36x = 1,794.36 × 416.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.36x = 747,315.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,315.05/1,196.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.66

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