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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.41, 1,793.93 and 610.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.41, 1,793.93 and 610.73 is: 915.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.41 : 1,793.93 = 610.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.41/1,793.93 = 610.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.41x = 1,793.93 × 610.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.41x = 1,095,606.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,606.87/1,196.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.75

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