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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.51, 1,794.96 and 465.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.51, 1,794.96 and 465.98 is: 699.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.51 : 1,794.96 = 465.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.51/1,794.96 = 465.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.51x = 1,794.96 × 465.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.51x = 836,406.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,406.49/1,196.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.04

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