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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.38, 1,794.57 and 466.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.38, 1,794.57 and 466.30 is: 699.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.38 : 1,794.57 = 466.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.38/1,794.57 = 466.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.38x = 1,794.57 × 466.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.38x = 836,807.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,807.99/1,196.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.45

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