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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.44, 1,794.29 and 465.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.44, 1,794.29 and 465.84 is: 698.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.44 : 1,794.29 = 465.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.44/1,794.29 = 465.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.44x = 1,794.29 × 465.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.44x = 835,852.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,852.05/1,196.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.62

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