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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.50, 1,791.90 and 610.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.50, 1,791.90 and 610.06 is: 913.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.50 : 1,791.90 = 610.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.50/1,791.90 = 610.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.50x = 1,791.90 × 610.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.50x = 1,093,166.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,166.51/1,196.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.64

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