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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.44, 1,794.02 and 465.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.44, 1,794.02 and 465.42 is: 697.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.44 : 1,794.02 = 465.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.44/1,794.02 = 465.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.44x = 1,794.02 × 465.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.44x = 834,972.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,972.79/1,196.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.88

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